Revenue forced to extend online tax deadline - papers 1st Feb

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THE INLAND REVENUE has been forced to admit

After first denying they had problems, the Revenue has now bowed to pressure from several accountants' bodies and announced the extension as thousands of taxpayers and accountants who tried to file self-assessment tax returns before yesterday's deadline had complained users were unable to access advice pages, and many who thought they had filed their return were sent error messages or failed to receive confirmation. The Revenue said those who tried and failed to file a return over the weekend will not receive the £100 late payment fine if they re-submit their return within 14 days. Ne...

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