Readers are reminded that the deadline for filing self assessment tax returns for 2008-09 online is 31 January 2010. Taxpayers who file online after 31 January 2010 could receive a penalty of £100.
31 January 2010 is also the deadline for paying any tax due for the 2008-09 tax year regardless of whether a return is filed on line or a paper return was filed. As readers of eNews are aware, the deadline for filing paper returns was 31 October 2009.
Help is available from self assessment section of the HMRC website which is available here. In addition, HMRC have compiled a summary of practical matters as raised by the various representative bodies. If you have queries in particular in relation to agent or taxpayer registration, this summary may be helpful.