HM REVENUE AND
CUSTOMS News Release (Ref:NAT 01/09) issued by COI News Distribution
Service. 5 January 2009
HM Revenue &
Customs (HMRC) is issuing a reminder to anyone filing a Self
Assessment tax return - don't forget to submit it online and
on time, or you could risk a £100 penalty.
If you haven't yet filed your 2007/08 tax return, you must
send it online to HMRC by the 31 January deadline - file on paper
and you could receive a £100 penalty, as the new 31 October
paper-filing deadline has now passed.
If you're new to online filing, you'll need to register
by visiting the HMRC website at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/sa and
clicking "Register for Self Assessment Online". A pin
number will then be posted to you - it can take up to seven days
to arrive, so make sure you register by 21 January, to allow
enough time for the pin to arrive and for you to file your return online.
And don't forget, 31 January is also the deadline for paying
any tax you owe for the 2007/08 tax year.
HMRC's Stephen Banyard said:
"Don't forget - if you are filing your return in
January, you need to do it online. It is quick, secure and
convenient, and if you have not filed online before there is
plenty of help and support available."
Where to get help
A Self Assessment video podcast, offering help and advice on
filling in your tax return, is available free from the HMRC
website at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/podcasts.
Further help is available on the HMRC website at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/sa or
from the Self Assessment helpline on 0845 9000 444, which is open
seven days a week from 8am to 8pm.
Look out for new tax codes
In January and February, HMRC will be writing to individuals with
their new tax codes for the 2009/2010 tax year. You only need to
take action if you think your tax code is incorrect - first check
the HMRC website at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/incometax/tax-codes.htm
and if that doesn't provide an answer, contact the HMRC
office quoted in the letter.
Issued by HM Revenue & Customs Press Office
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