As the tax return deadline looms, Berringers shares the top 10 excuses for late submissions!

13th December 2016

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Ah yes, as Christmas is almost upon us it also means that tax return time isn't too far way either... are you ready?!

It's a time of year that seems to extend the stress, so take a moment out of your busy, Christmas craziness to see just what HMRC have encountered as people's excuses for not getting their tax return on time.

So here goes... have you used any of these yourself?!

My tax papers were left in the shed and the rat ate them
I’m not a paperwork orientated person – I always relied on my sister to complete my returns but we have now fallen out
My accountant has been ill
My dog ate my tax return
I will be abroad on deadline day with no internet access so will be unable to file
My laptop broke, so did my washing machine
My niece had moved in – she made the house so untidy I could not find my log in details to complete my return online
My husband ran over my laptop
I had an argument with my wife and went to Italy for 5 years
I had a cold which took a long time to go

Berringers in Bromley are your local accountants that can help take the stress away from it all. By simply providing them with all the information they need, they can compile and submit your tax return on your behalf. That means you can enjoy the peace of mind that not only has it been done properly but it's also been done on time.