{"id":3222,"date":"2024-12-19T09:04:58","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T09:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.robbtax.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3222"},"modified":"2024-12-19T09:05:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T09:05:16","slug":"dont-let-self-assessment-become-the-grinch-that-steals-your-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.robbtax.co.uk\/blog\/dont-let-self-assessment-become-the-grinch-that-steals-your-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t let Self-Assessment become the Grinch that steals your Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Christmas. A time of year for tinsel, turkey, tangerines, and\u2026 tax returns?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of these items is about as festive as finding a lump of coal in your stocking, yet data from HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) has found that in 2023, 25,769 people filed their Self-Assessment tax returns over the three-day festive period, 4,757 of which made submissions on Christmas Day itself.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These numbers show that it is a struggle for many to switch off over the Christmas break, with the 31 January Self-Assessment deadline looming larger than a plate of Boxing Day turkey sandwiches.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the dedication of those filing their returns between mouthfuls of mince pies is admirable, is that really how you want to be spending Christmas?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instead of sipping mulled wine or arguing over who cheated at Monopoly, you are staring at receipts and spreadsheets, muttering about allowable expenses.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not exactly what Shakin\u2019 Stevens had in mind when he penned Merry Christmas Everyone, that is for sure.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unlike a family member who outstays their welcome, Self-Assessment does not have to ruin your Christmas.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can avoid last-minute stress by getting your return done early. Better yet, let us take care of it for you. This will help by:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Providing peace of mind<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 The earlier it is done, the sooner you can forget about it. No more deadline dread lurking in the back of your mind.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoiding penalties<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Missing the 31 January deadline could leave you with a fine bigger than Santa\u2019s naughty list.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Giving more time to budget<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Filing early means you will know exactly what you owe and can plan ahead\u2014because nobody likes an unexpected January bill.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How can we help?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Think of us as your tax return elves, minus the pointy shoes and jingling hats.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We will gather the numbers, submit the forms, and handle all the details, so you can focus on what really matters: eating too much Christmas pudding and falling asleep in front of the television.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And if you\u2019ve already planned to just get it done in January, ask yourself \u2013 why wait?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Would it not feel better to kick off the new year knowing it is already sorted?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This Christmas, give yourself the gift of time. Time to relax, time to make memories, and time to enjoy the holiday without a single thought of tax returns.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let us do the hard work now, so you can enjoy a stress-free festive season.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more advice and assistance with your Self-Assessment submissions, please speak with our team of experts today.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas. 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