HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced that 37,435 Self Assessment tax returns were filed between Christmas Eve (24 December) and Boxing Day (26 December). On 24 December, 22,350 returns were submitted, peaking at 3,159 between 11:00 and 11:59. The following day, 4,606 returns were filed, with 359 in the 13:00–13:59 slot. On 26 December, 10,479 returns were lodged, with a peak of 946 between 15:00 and 15:59. HMRC urges customers who have not yet filed to start early to know their obligations and explore payment options. The agency also highlighted a new High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) PAYE digital service that allows eligible claimants to opt out of Self Assessment and pay the charge through their tax code.
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