HMRC Introduces Points-Based Penalty System, Scraps Immediate £200 Fines for UK Taxpayers Friday, February 20, 2026 hmrc tax penalties makingtaxdigital incometax selfassessment pointssystem fines compliance uk HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revamped its penalty system under the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax initiative, moving away from immediate £200 fines for missed deadlines. Instead, the new approach uses a points-based … Read More
One Million Taxpayers Face £900 HMRC Fine for Missing Self Assessment Deadline Wednesday, February 11, 2026 hmrc selfassessment tax fines deadline penalties taxreturns interest latefiling taxpayer HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a stern warning: one million taxpayers could face fines totaling up to £900 for missing the Self Assessment tax return deadline. January 31, 2026, marked the crucial cut-off, and … Read More
HMRC Cracks Down on Late Tax Returns, Issues Automatic Fines to UK Households Sunday, February 8, 2026 hmrc taxes fines penalties selfassessment deadline ukfinance taxreturns payment martinlewis HMRC has begun issuing automatic fines to UK households that failed to submit their self-assessment tax returns by the January 31 deadline—a move expected to generate more than £100 million in penalties. Charlene Young, … Read More
HMRC Issues Automatic £100 Fines to One Million UK Households for Late Tax Returns Wednesday, February 4, 2026 hmrc tax selfassessment fines penalties deadline uktax payers interest paymentplans HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has imposed automatic £100 fines on approximately one million UK households this week after they failed to meet the January 31 deadline for submitting their self-assessment tax returns. Each … Read More
HMRC Scam Alert: Beware of Fraudsters Targeting Taxpayers Ahead of January Deadline Saturday, January 31, 2026 hmrc scam fraud tax selfassessment cybercrime security police phishing deadline As the January 31 self-assessment tax return deadline approaches, West Mercia Police have issued a stern warning about an increase in scams targeting self-employed individuals. Fraudsters are impersonating HM Revenue and … Read More
DWP Confirms No Tax for New or Basic State Pensioners Next Year Wednesday, January 28, 2026 dwp pension tax statepension personalallowance budget pensionsminister finance selfassessment income The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided important reassurance for those receiving the New or Basic State Pension. Despite concerns over tax thresholds, pensioners whose income comes solely from these pensions … Read More