Tag Archives: VAT penalties

What are the penalties for late filing of VAT returns?

From 1 January 2023 the new penalty points system for late VAT returns came in to force.  HMRC will allocate 1 point each time a filing deadline is missed; your points for late returns will expire after the specified period has elapsed (see below) unless you go over the penalty. Points are also issued for…

Prepare for upcoming changes to VAT penalties and VAT interest charges

The Government announced pre-pandemic that it intended to change the way interest and penalties are applied for VAT purposes. After a number of delays, the new rules are to be implemented for VAT periods starting on or after 1 January 2023. The default surcharge will be replaced by new penalties if a VAT return is…