Nearly 66,500 taxpayers filed their 2021/22 self assessment tax return on the first day of the new tax year, according to figures from HMRC.
In recent years there has been an increasing number of ‘early-bird’ customers filing their completed self assessment tax returns at the start of the new tax year – almost 30,000 more customers filed their returns on 6 April this year, compared to 2018.
HMRC is encouraging others to change their filing habits and do it as soon as they can. Although many wait until nearer the annual filing deadline on 31 January, for some it is an opportunity to beat the last-minute rush and get it done as soon as they can, while they have the relevant information to hand.
Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s Director General for Customer Services, said:
“You don’t need to wait for the January rush to send us your tax return. More and more people are getting theirs out of the way early – search ‘self assessment’ on GOV.UK to get started.”
Kevin Parsons, Managing Director of Cooper Associates Accountants, said:
“We encourage our clients to file their tax returns as soon as possible. We are here to help if you require guidance or advice for completing your tax return.”
Please contact Cooper Associates Accountants by calling 01823 218550 or email enquiry@caa-ltd.com if you would like further information or advice.
