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Updated on 6 April 2026

Tax penalties and interest

If you don’t comply with a tax obligation, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) might charge you a penalty. Also, if you are late in paying tax (or a penalty), HMRC will charge interest on the outstanding amount.

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Updated on 6 April 2026

Tax checks and enquiries

This page will help you if you are the subject of an enquiry or compliance check by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Our guidance includes practical information about how an enquiry is carried out and what happens at the end of it. You should be aware that you have rights and that HMRC must treat ...

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Updated on 29 July 2026

Avoiding HMRC-related scams

With HMRC now using different methods of supporting and contacting people, it is important to understand how to protect your equipment and your personal details and information from theft, loss, attack or damage.

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Updated on 29 July 2026

Getting tax help after a bereavement

For bereavement and inheritance tax matters, including trusts and estates, we set out below some sources of information and support that you might find helpful. 

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Updated on 29 July 2026

HMRC's extra support team

HMRC’s extra support team is a small team of specially trained advisers who can spend more time with individuals who are often in vulnerable circumstances and so offer a more personalised service. The team do not follow scripts rigidly. They also join things up with other parts of HMRC, so that you ...

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Updated on 29 July 2026

Getting tax help if you have additional needs

All customers potentially face problems when interacting with HMRC due to the complexity of the UK’s tax system and HMRC’s work. However, these problems can be made worse for some customers with additional needs such as a disability. Here we explore the various services that HMRC offer for people ...

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