Scots are being reminded to submit self-assessment tax returns by the relevant deadlines to avoid penalties. Figures cited by local outlets indicate that late filing costs taxpayers around £5.5 million each year.
The reminders come from Advice Direct Scotland, which highlights that people still filing paper returns must ensure they arrive with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) by October 31. The outlets frame the message as a practical step to prevent delays and reduce the financial impact of late submissions, particularly for those using paper rather than electronic filing.
While both reports focus on the same deadline-driven warning and the overall cost of late returns, they differ slightly in emphasis—one foregrounds the estimated total impact, while the other stresses the specific postal submission date for paper filers. Both point readers to the need to act before the end of October to meet HMRC requirements.
