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For taxpayers whose affairs are within the self-assessment tax regime, there are two very important dates for settling tax liabilities. These are 31 January and 31 July.
The official deadline for filing a Self Assessment tax return for 2020-2021 without incurring a late filing penalty is 31 January 2022. However, for the second year running, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers for one month – giving them extra time, if required to complete their 2021 tax return and pay any tax due.
If the prospect of completing your annual Self Assessment tax return fills you with dread, causing you to put off the inevitable until it becomes a race to avoid an automatic Late Filing Penalty, you are not alone.
If you are required to work from home, including due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can claim for the increased cost of things such as internet, phone bills and equipment for the time you spend at home. While the working from home allowance is not new, the rules have changed slightly and more people may be eligible as a result of the lockdown restrictions.
The official deadline for filing a Self Assessment tax return for 2019-20 was 31 January 2021. However, in a last-minute move, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) extended the Self Assessment filing deadline to the 28 February 2021. In this article, we look at the extension to the deadline and highlight key dates and issues you need to be aware of.
