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HMRC instant £100 fine warning from midnight for millions of people as deadline approaches
HM Revenue & Customs warns 3.3 million UK taxpayers risk a £100 fine for missing the January 31 Self Assessment deadline, with penalties escalating over time.
- HM Revenue & Customs began applying a 100 fixed penalty following the deadline at midnight on Saturday, January 31, 2026, to UK taxpayers.
- HMRC warned that about 3.3 million individuals still needed to file, while more than 10 million filers had already submitted returns for the 2024-25 tax year.
- After three months, HMRC will apply the penalty structure includes £10 per day up to a £900 cap, plus 5% charges at six and 12 months.
- On Saturday, January 31, 2026, HMRC offered webchat with 10x Saturday capacity, a limited phone service, and promoted Time to Pay for debts under 30,000.
- HMRC urged filers to check the HMRC app for their 10-digit Unique Taxpayer Reference and warned that fraudsters may offer fake rebates or unpaid-tax threats.
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HMRC deadline looms as 850,000 taxpayers risk £100 penalty
With just hours to go before the self‑assessment tax deadline, around 850,000 people across Britain have yet to file their returns for the 2024–25 financial year. Anyone who misses the 11.59pm cut‑off on Saturday will automatically receive a £100 fine, prompting HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to urge last‑minute filers to act immediately.Self‑employed workers and others required to complete annual self‑assessment returns must ensure both their su…
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