2,828 Self Assessments filed on Christmas Day

In total, more than 31,000 customers submitted their 2020-21 tax return between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day – getting it in early ahead of the deadline on 31 January 2022, and most festive filers completed their return on 24 December.

On Christmas Eve, 19,802 tax returns were filed. The peak time for filing was 11:00 to 11:59 when 2,914 returns were received.

Christmas Day saw 2,828 tax returns filed. The peak time for filing was 12:00 to 12:59 when 227 returns were received and on Boxing Day 8,641 tax returns were filed. The peak time for filing was 12:00 to 12:59 when 821 returns were received.

HMRC has created resources to help customers complete their tax returns including a playlist on YouTube, webinars and help sheets and guidance available on GOV.UK

If Self Assessment customers cannot pay in full, they can set up their own Time to Pay arrangement online if they:

• Have filed their 2020-21 tax return
• Owe less than £30,000
• Are within 60 days of the payment deadline
• Plan to pay their debt off within the next 12 months or less

If customers owe more than £30,000, or need a longer time to pay, they should call the Self Assessment payment helpline on 0300 200 3822.