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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Alex Daniel

Rachel Reeves hikes fines for paying tax returns late

About 1.1 million people missed their tax return deadline in 2024, HMRC said (Joe Giddens/PA) - (PA Wire)

Taxpayers face higher fines for not paying VAT and income tax self assessment (Itsa) on time under new rules announced as part of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spring statement.

Late payment penalties for the two levies are to rise in April as part of a Government push to raise more than £1 billion in extra tax revenue.

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