HMRC Warning as 1.8 Million Tax Letters Land on Doormats - Don't Ignore Yours
HMRC says the PA302 notices cover income not taxed through PAYE or Self Assessment, with some customers owing £3,000 or more.
- On Tuesday, HMRC began issuing around 1.8 million Simple Assessment letters for the 2025 to 2026 tax year, officially known as PA302 Simple Assessments, targeting taxpayers with uncollected tax obligations.
- These letters target individuals with tax liabilities not covered by Pay As You Earn or Self Assessment, including income from savings, dividends, second sources, or excessive tax-free allowances.
- Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC's Chief Customer Officer, urged recipients to verify figures against personal records before paying, with most facing a January 31, 2027 deadline, though some letters may specify different dates.
- Taxpayers can settle amounts via the HMRC app, online through GOV.UK, or by bank transfer, with additional guidance available on the Tax Confident website for those requiring support.
- Complex rules, including the 'phantom profit' effect for landlords, mean taxpayers should carefully review their affairs, Park noted, as unintentional omissions can lead to significant liabilities.
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HMRC warning as 1.8 million tax letters land on doormats - don't ignore yours
HMRC is sending 1.8 million Simple Assessment tax letters this summer. Find out who will receive one, why you may owe tax and the payment deadline.
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