Self assessment and payment of tax Flashcards

1
Q

when do you need to tell HMRC you will be filing a tax return

A

5th of October 2020

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2
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when must paper returns be filed by for individuals

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later 31 October following the tax year or 3 months after receiving notice you must file

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3
Q

when must electronic returns be filed by for individuals

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31 Jan after end of tax return or 3 months after receiving notice you must file

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4
Q

when are the two payments of account due

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31 Jan during the current tax year

31 July after tax year

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5
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when is the balancing payment due

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31 Jan after the tax year

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6
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what is the penalty for filing up to 3 months late

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£100

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7
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what is the penalty for filing between 3 and 6 months late

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£100 and £10 per day for a max of 90 days

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8
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what is the penalty for filing between 6 and 12 months late

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5% of tax due ( minimum of £300)

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9
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what is the penalty for late notification of new income if there is a reasonable excuse

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no penalty

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10
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what is the penalty for late notification of new income if if it was un deliberate

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up tp 30% of tax unpaid

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what is the penalty for late notification of new income if if it was deliberate

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up tp 70% and up to 100% if deliberate and concealed

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12
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penalty on late payment of balancing payment up to 5 months

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5% of unpaid tax

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13
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penalty on late payment of balancing payment between 5-11 months

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10% of unpaid tax

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14
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penalty on late payment of balancing payment over 11 monthslate

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15% of unpaid tax

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15
Q

how many days can you pay late before you pay a penalty

A

31 days

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16
Q

what is the common penalty regime

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up to 30% if careless
up to 70% if deliberate
up to 100% if deliberate and careless

17
Q

how long has the tax payer got to make amendments to there tax return

A

12 months

18
Q

how long must you retain records for

A

later of :
five years after 31 Jan following the tax year where the tax payer is in business

one year after 31 jan following tax year if not