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HMRC is consulting until 11 June 2017 on three possible models for late submission penalties under the ‘making tax digital’ reporting regime. These are:

HMRC is consulting until 11 June 2017 on three possible models for late submission penalties under the ‘making tax digital’ reporting regime. These are:

  • a points-based model leading to penalties when points for failures reach a certain threshold;
  • automated regular review of compliance, with penalties based on the taxpayer’s compliance history; and
  • suspension of penalties, giving taxpayers the opportunity to correct failures.

The document also outlines the government’s intention to replace default surcharge and all late payment penalties with penalty interest.

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