Over 10 million filed their self-assessment by the deadline date

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HMRC: ‘I’d like to thank the millions of customers and agents who sent us their tax return and paid in time for this week’s deadline’.

More than 10.2 million taxpayers filed their 2020/21 self-assessment tax returns by the deadline date on the 31st of January.

More than 630,000 customers filed on deadline day. The peak hour for filing was 16:00 to 16:59 when 52,475 completed their self-assessment.

There were 20,947 customers who completed their tax returns between 23:00 and 23:59.

Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s Director General for Customer Services, said, “I’d like to thank the millions of customers and agents who sent us their tax return and paid in time for this week’s deadline.

“We’re waiving penalties this year, to give those who missed the deadline an extra month. And customers can set up a monthly payment plan online if they’re worried about paying their tax bill. Search ‘Self Assessment’ on GOV.UK to find out more.”

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HMRC have waived both late filing and payment penalties up until the 28th of February, however, interest will be payable from the 1st of February.

There are a remaining 2.3 million people who still need to submit their 2020/21 tax return and they have until the 1st of April to pay their tax in full, or set up a Time to Pay arrangement in order to avoid a late payment penalty.

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Dolan Accountancy was set up by Simon J Dolan, the man behind the well-known brand SJD Accountancy. With over 25 years experience in the contracting marketing, Dolan Accountancy has the heritage, reputation and credibility you can trust. Working closely with our sister company, Contractor Umbrella, it means we can offer one low cost, fixed fee package at £105 + VAT per month. This gives you the flexibility of using both our Limited Company Accountancy Services and our award winning Umbrella Service, for one inclusive cost. We don’t believe in tiered packages or hidden extra fees, instead we aim to give you everything you need, including:

  • Free Company Formation – This is where it all begins. Once you have decided on an available name, we will form your company free of charge (if using our accountancy services) and it will be ready for you to use in as little as three hours.
  • Free use of Contractor Umbrella – With changes in Public Sector IR35 Legislation we understand that sometimes you are required to contract via an umbrella company. We will keep your limited company ticking over, while you work margin free via our sister company, Contractor Umbrella.
  • A Dedicated Accountant – Your accountant will be there for any company or personal tax advice that you require. We will never outsource work, even to internal teams.
  • Free Access to FreeAgent – The founder behind the multi award winning FreeAgent platform was one of Simon’s first clients, therefore it only seems fitting that we offer all of our clients access to FreeAgent, free of charge.
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  • Unlimited IR35 Status Reviews – We will review all of your contracts for IR35 purposes and provide you with our professional opinion as to its status.
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  • Your Business and Personal Taxation Needs – This includes Company Accounts, Director’s Personal Tax Return, VAT Returns, Payroll, Corporation Tax and Dividend advice, to name just a few.
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