31 January 2010 deadline – Self Assessment tax return 2008-09
In order to avoid penalties, self assessment tax returns for 2008-09 should have been filed online by 31 January 2010. As readers of eNews are aware, the deadline for filing paper returns was 31 October 2009. Taxpayers who submitted a paper return after 31 October 2009 or who filed online after 31 January 2010 could receive a £100 penalty. In addition 31 January 2010 was also the deadline for paying any tax due for the 2008-09 tax year.