100多万英国纳税人因错过1月31日的税收期限而面临高达10亿英镑的罚款,到4月30日罚款将上升。
Over one million UK taxpayers face up to £1 billion in penalties for missing the Jan. 31 tax deadline, with fines escalating by April 30.
超过100万英国纳税人未在1月31日截止期限前提交2024-25年的纳税申报表, 将面临愈演愈烈的处罚,
Over one million UK taxpayers who missed the January 31 deadline for filing their 2024-25 tax returns face escalating penalties, with up to £1 billion in combined fines if they don’t pay by April 30, HMRC and financial advisors warn.
100英镑的固定罚款适用于迟报,如果迟到三个月以上,则每天增加900英镑,附加费用为6个月和12个月。
A £100 fixed penalty applies for late filing, increasing daily up to £900 if more than three months late, with additional charges at six and 12 months.
每六个月支付5%的迟缴罚款,每日利息7.75%也适用,如果申报和付款都拖延,则堆叠。
Late payment penalties of 5% every six months and daily interest at 7.75% also apply, stacking if both filing and payment are delayed.
HMRC确认,在最后一小时有27 456人返回,这突出说明了普遍不遵守规定的情况。
HMRC confirmed 27,456 returns were submitted in the final hour, highlighting widespread non-compliance.
专家们敦促迅速采取行动,指出即使是付款计划也能够防止处罚,而错过的最后期限可能会阻碍海外英国公民获得税收减免。
Experts urge prompt action, noting that even payment plans can prevent penalties and that missing deadlines may block access to tax relief for UK citizens abroad.