On December 25th, 2023, 4,757 people filed their tax return for the 2022/23 tax year. HMRC reported that between the 24th and 26th December 25,769 tax returns were submitted, a noticeable increase compared to the previous year.
The breakdown was:
- Christmas Eve: 8,876 returns were submitted.
- Christmas Day: 4,757 returns were filed, with 402 submitted between 12 noon and 12.59pm.
- Boxing Day: 12,136 submissions, with the peak time also between 12:00 and 12:59pm when 1,121 returns were filed.
There are benefits to filing your self assessment tax return ahead of the January 31st deadline, and we would encourage our clients to submit theirs as soon as they are able to. This means they can enjoy a stress-free start to 2025 with one less job on their to-do list.
As Accountants we would always advise our clients not to leave submitting their Tax Returns to the last minute, but if your plans are to take some time off to celebrate over the festive season, be assured, HMRC can wait a little longer for your submission!
If you do need support, our experienced team can offer you help and advice on how to submit your return accurately.
