MP reminds local residents of the fast-approaching HMRC Self Assessment deadline

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Chris Kelly MP reminds local residents of the fast-approaching HMRC Self Assessment deadline of Tuesday 31 January

Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs have launched an extensive advertising campaign to increase awareness of the 31 January 2012 deadline for Self Assessment tax returns.

Chris Kelly, MP for Dudley South, said: “HMRC have asked MPs to help remind residents of the 31 January Self Assessment deadline and to help make the public aware that they have introduced a new late-filing penalties regime. HMRC have told MPs that they want to collect the tax rather than issue penalties, but for those who miss the deadline they will be adopting a tougher approach. I urge people to do everything they can to file their returns before the deadline thus avoiding any penalties. You can log onto www.hmrc.gov.uk/sa for more information and to submit your return.”

HMRC are already extensively publicising the 31 January deadline in the media to ensure as many people send in their returns on time as possible. The attached HMRC briefing also sets out the steps HMRC are taking directly with people to get them to file before the 31 January deadline and any penalties are activated