On 31 January, 861,085 prospects filed on-line to satisfy the deadline, some with minutes to spare. There have been 36,767 prospects who filed within the final hour earlier than the deadline, however the peak hour for submitting on the day was 4 and 5pm when 68,462 prospects submitted their tax return.

Greater than 12 million prospects have been anticipated to file a Self Evaluation tax return for the 2021 to 2022 tax yr. HMRC is urging prospects who missed the deadline to submit theirs as quickly as potential or danger dealing with a penalty.

Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s Director Normal for Buyer Companies, stated:

“Thanks to the tens of millions of shoppers and brokers who acquired their tax returns in on time. Prospects who’ve but to file, and who’re involved that they won’t be able to pay in full, could possibly unfold the price of what they owe with a cost plan.

“Search ‘pay my Self Evaluation’ on GOV.UK to search out out extra.”

The Self Evaluation cost deadline was additionally 31 January. If prospects are but to pay any excellent tax, HMRC is urging them to take action as quickly as potential. There are numerous methods for purchasers to pay, together with on-line, utilizing the HMRC app, by financial institution switch, or at their financial institution. Cost choices are listed at GOV.UK.

Prospects can plan forward for his or her 2022 to 2023 tax invoice and arrange an everyday cost plan to assist unfold the price. HMRC’s Finances Cost Plan allows prospects who’re updated with earlier funds to make common weekly or month-to-month contributions in the direction of their subsequent tax invoice.

A Finances Cost Plan is totally different from funds on account, that are normally due by midnight on 31 January and 31 July.

Prospects want to pay attention to the danger of falling sufferer to scams and may by no means share their HMRC login particulars with anybody, together with a tax agent, if they’ve one. HMRC scams recommendation is offered on GOV.UK.