Birmingham · Late returns · HMRC penalties · Catching up
Late tax return accountant in Birmingham.
Missed the 31 January deadline, or several years behind? We file late Self Assessment returns, deal with HMRC and look at penalty appeals, from our offices in Sparkhill and Bordesley Green.
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- Birmingham accountants since 2010
- Free 30-minute call
Late tax returns in Birmingham: the direct answer
If your Self Assessment return is late, HMRC charges £100 straight away, then £10 a day after 3 months (up to £900), then 5% of the tax due or £300 (whichever is more) at 6 months and again at 12 months. Late payment adds 5% penalties at 30 days, 6 months and 12 months, plus interest. RR Accountants, a Birmingham practice since 2010 with offices in Sparkhill (B11 4AB) and Bordesley Green (B9 5QE), files the missing returns quickly, works out what you owe, and checks whether you have a reasonable excuse to appeal.
Reviewed by Iftikhar ur Rashid, FCCA. General information, not personal tax advice.
How we get you back on track
- We check your HMRC record to see which returns are outstanding and what penalties have been issued.
- We gather what records you have, rebuild missing figures from bank statements where needed, and file the oldest returns first.
- We work out the tax, penalties and interest so you know the total before you pay.
- If you cannot pay in full, we can help you ask HMRC for a payment plan.
- If you had a reasonable excuse, such as serious illness, we prepare the penalty appeal.
Why acting quickly matters
Daily penalties start 3 months after the deadline and the 6-month and 12-month penalties are tax-geared, so each month you wait can cost more. Filing stops the late-filing penalties growing even if you cannot pay the tax straight away.
What Birmingham clients say
“The whole team at RR Accountants is very approachable. … I can fully trust them with my numbers.”
“Very accommodating and cooperative. Excellent knowledge and always a pleasure to deal with. Thanking all at RR Accountants”
“Very professional and friendly staff … Once you deal with RR accounts you don't want to go anywhere else.”
Our Birmingham offices
Monday to Friday, 09:30 to 17:30, by appointment.
RR Accountants: Bordesley Green
64 Yardley Green Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham B9 5QE
0121 771 2122Late Tax Return Accountant Birmingham: FAQs
What happens if I miss the Self Assessment deadline?
You get a £100 penalty, even if you owe no tax. After 3 months there are £10 daily penalties up to £900, then further penalties at 6 and 12 months of 5% of the tax due or £300, whichever is more.
Can I appeal a late filing penalty?
Yes, if you had a reasonable excuse, such as a serious illness or a bereavement close to the deadline, and you filed as soon as you could afterwards. We check whether your situation qualifies.
I have not filed for several years. Can you help?
Yes. We find out which years HMRC expects, rebuild the figures from your records and bank statements, and file the returns in order.
How much does it cost to file a late tax return?
We agree a fixed fee in writing after a free 30-minute call, based on how many years are outstanding and the state of your records.
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Book a 30-minute call. We’ll confirm whether we’re a fit, and if we are, we’ll tell you exactly what the next step looks like.
Firm-wide leadership: Iftikhar ur Rashid, FCCA. Last updated 2026-11-02.