Thousands of Lanarkshire residents among 10.2m in UK to file self-assessment by deadline

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More than 630,000 residents across Lanarkshire filed their tax returns on deadline day, with the peak hour for filing between 4 and 5pm, when 52,475 completed their self assessment.

There were 20,947 residents who left it even later, completing between 11pm and midnight. More than 12.2 million customers nationwide were expected to file a self assessment tax return this year.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The remaining 2.3 million customers expected to file by January 31 now have until February 28 to submit their late 2020/21 tax return and avoid a late filing penalty.For any self assessment customer who is yet to pay their tax bill or set up a payment plan, interest will be applied to outstanding balances from February 1.People have until April 1 to pay their tax in full, or set up a time to pay arrangement, to avoid a late payment penalty.Those who are not yet able to file their tax return should pay an estimated amount as soon as possible, which will minimise any interest.

Self-employed people can use the calculator on GOV.UK to help estimate their tax bill. Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s director general for customer services, said: “I’d like to thank the millions of customers and agents who sent us their tax return and paid in time for this week’s deadline.“We’re waiving penalties this year, to give