About our Late Tax Returns Service
Back on Track with HMRC
If you've missed a tax return deadline, you're several years behind, or a penalty notice has landed, you're not alone and it can be sorted. The longer it's left, the more penalties and interest build, so the best time to deal with it is now.
What's included
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Work out which returns are outstanding
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Rebuild missing or incomplete records
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Prepare and file every overdue return
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Check each penalty and appeal where you can
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Help agree an HMRC payment plan
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Set you up so it doesn’t happen again
Why choose us?
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No judgement, just a plan
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We deal with HMRC for you
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A clear quote before we start
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Honest advice on penalty appeals
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Over 30 years’ experience
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Local office in Bury town centre
Frequently asked questions
Q1: I've not filed for several years. Can you still help?
Yes. We regularly bring several years up to date at once. We start with the oldest and work forward.
Q2: I've lost my records. What now?
We can rebuild your figures from bank statements, invoices and information HMRC already holds.
Q3: Will HMRC cancel my penalties?
Sometimes. HMRC can cancel penalties where there's a reasonable excuse. We'll tell you honestly whether an appeal is worth making.
Q4: I can't afford the tax bill. What can I do?
HMRC will often agree to monthly payments. We can help you set that up.
Q5: How quickly can you start?
Usually straight away. Call us or book a free 30-minute consultation.
Q6: Where can I get help with late tax returns in Bury?
Jackson Lee Accountants is an ACCA-registered practice at 10 St Mary's Place in Bury town centre. We bring overdue returns up to date, deal with HMRC penalties and help agree payment plans, for clients across Bury and Greater Manchester. Call 0161 327 0047 to book a free 30-minute consultation.
What happens if you leave it
For most Self Assessment returns, HMRC charges £100 as soon as the deadline passes. After three months it adds £10 a day, up to £900. At six months and again at twelve months it adds a further 5% of the tax due, or £300 if that's more. Separate penalties apply if the tax itself is paid late, and interest runs on top. If HMRC has sent estimated bills, filing the real returns usually replaces them.
If you've already joined Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, a points-based penalty system applies instead. We'll explain how it affects you.
Appealing an HMRC penalty
HMRC can cancel a penalty if you had a reasonable excuse for missing the deadline, such as serious illness, a bereavement or a problem with HMRC's own systems. You normally have 30 days from the date of the penalty notice to appeal. We'll tell you honestly whether you have grounds, then prepare and submit the appeal for you.
Setting up an HMRC payment plan
If you can't pay your tax bill in one go, HMRC will often agree to spread it over monthly instalments, known as a Time to Pay arrangement. HMRC will want your returns up to date first and a realistic picture of what you can afford. We'll get the returns filed, work out a sensible offer and help you agree it.
No judgement, just a plan
People fall behind for all sorts of reasons: illness, bereavement, a business that grew faster than the paperwork. We've seen it all. Tell us where things stand and we'll give you a clear plan and a clear quote before any work starts.
Once you're up to date, our Self Assessment service can look after your return every year, so you're never behind again. Worried about an HMRC letter? See our tax investigation and HMRC enquiry help.
Call 0161 327 0047 or book a free 30-minute consultation. The sooner we start, the less it costs you.
Mike Jackson FCCA was born and raised in Bury and has more than 30 years in accountancy. Our office is at 10 St Mary's Place in Bury town centre. We work with clients in Bury, Radcliffe, Prestwich, Whitefield, Ramsbottom, Tottington, Heywood and across Greater Manchester, and with online clients further afield. Book your free 30-minute consultation, get your fixed price online or call us on 0161 327 0047.