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Self-Assessment warning: Thousands unable to complete tax form before February deadline

THOUSANDS of taxpayers have been unable to complete their Self-Assessment forms before this month's deadline following a serious cyber attack.

Self-Assessment warning: Thousands unable to complete tax form before February deadline
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Freelancers, contractors and small businesses have had their mail addresses, phone numbers, P60s, National Insurance numbers and passports leaked online. This comes after a ransomware attack on at least five financial companies, according to accountancy firm Gorilla. As a result, thousands of people are experiencing difficulties with their online accounts and are unable to complete and submit their self-assessment tax forms before the deadline.

Read more at express.co.uk

 

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