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View allRecord 737,891 Filed Self Assessment in April 2026
HMRC reports a record number of Self Assessment filings in April 2026, with nearly 300,000 returns submitted in the first week of the new tax year.
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HMRC warns against tax avoidance schemes — real stories, real debt
HMRC updated its 'Don't Get Caught Out' campaign with new case studies of workers left with thousands in tax debt after using umbrella company avoidance schemes.
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HMRC Introduces GOV.UK One Login for New Customers
New HMRC customers can now register using GOV.UK One Login instead of Government Gateway. Existing users keep their current accounts.
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