HMRC has identified an IT issue that has prevented several VAT returns that were submitted on 7th December 2024 from being accepted on to customers’ VAT accounts.
If you’ve been affected, your business tax account will show the return as due on and received on 7th December 2024, however a penalty or penalty points will be applied.
HMRC are currently investigating the issue further and are taking action to prevent this from happening again. Once resolved, all returns submitted should update and be completed correctly in the system.
Any penalty points or penalties applied due to this issue will be removed, and there is no need to contact HMRC or take any further action.
Please feel free to contact a member of the VAT department should you wish to discuss further.
