--- title: No late filing penalties for self-assessments filed by 28 February description: HMRC has announced that there will be no late-filing penalties for self-assessments returned after 31 Jan, as long as they are filed by 28 Feb. image: https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Happy%20young%20couple%20calculating%20bills%20at%20home.jpeg --- [![Shorts_logo_White](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/New%20Site%202018/Shorts_logo_White.svg "Shorts_logo_White")](https://www.shorts.uk.com/) [Blogs & News](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/) > [Private Client](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/private-client) # No late filing penalties for self-assessments filed by 28 February Steven Strawther - 7 January 2022 ###### Select topic - Please Select - [ Audit ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/audit) [ Business Taxes ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/business-taxes) [ Radius – R&D Tax Relief & Patent Box ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/radius-rd-tax-relief-patent-box) [ Corporate Finance ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/corporate-finance) [ GENUS Management Accounts ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/genus-management-accounts) [ VAT ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/vat) [ Private Client ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/private-client) [ Payroll ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/payroll) [ EOT ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/eot) [ International Taxes ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/international-taxes) ![featured image](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Happy%20young%20couple%20calculating%20bills%20at%20home.jpeg) HMRC has [announced](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/no-self-assessment-late-filing-penalty-for-those-who-file-online-by-28-february) that self-assessment customers who are unable to file their tax returns by 31 January will no longer receive a late filing penalty, providing they file online by 28 February. ## Important Although the deadline has been extended, tax liabilities are still payable by 31 January and** interest will be charged **from 1 February on any outstanding liabilities. ## Taxpayers struggling to pay on time ![frustrated with problems young business man working on laptop computer at home](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/frustrated%20with%20problems%20young%20business%20man%20working%20on%20laptop%20computer%20at%20home.jpeg?width=609&name=frustrated%20with%20problems%20young%20business%20man%20working%20on%20laptop%20computer%20at%20home.jpeg) HMRC is encouraging everyone who has not filed their tax return to do so by the end of January. They have, however, acknowledged that “**unprecedented times**” mean some people will not be able to file their returns by the deadline. These people will no longer be issued a late filing penalty for online tax returns received by 28 February. ## HMRC offers ‘breathing space’ By not charging late filing penalties for late online tax returns submitted before the end of February, HMRC says they are offering people “the breathing space they need to complete and file their tax returns, without worrying about receiving a penalty.” ## 'Increased support' HMRC are also offering additional support with tax liabilities for customers who have completed their 2020 to 2021 tax returns. Time To Pay (TTP) allows businesses to make arrangements with HMRC for tax payments to be spread over a longer period of time than they would otherwise be due. People with self-assessment bills up to £30,000 may set up an online payment plan to spread their payments over up to 12 monthly instalments. ## Contact SHORTS for professional guidance ![Tax team_result](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tax%20team_result.jpg?width=1200&name=Tax%20team_result.jpg) If you are a self-assessment customer and have any queries, concerns or are experiencing any difficulties with this year’s returns, our dedicated tax team at **SHORTS** is happy to help. [![Contact us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2442072/0e09363a-89a7-482c-9eac-7e7ce33cbf13.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2442072/0e09363a-89a7-482c-9eac-7e7ce33cbf13)   ![author](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/Team%20profile%20round%20images/Steven%20Strawther%20Round%20circle.png) #### Steven Strawther I deal with all aspects of personal tax compliance and since joining Shorts I have gained valuable experience in private client advisory and planning opportunities. 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