A late filing penalty is a fine charged by HMRC if you miss the deadline for submitting your tax return or other required documents. The longer you delay, the bigger the penalty can become—so it pays to file on time, even if you can’t pay your full tax bill straight away. Penalties start small but can add up quickly with interest and additional charges.
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