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Find out about the different types of HMRC penalties and how you can help your clients avoid them.
Information about the penalties that the Valuation Office Agency may charge if you do not provide accurate information when sending a Check case.
Includes being charged with a crime, cautions, community sentences and police powers
This note is part of the statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008 (from 1 April 2024)
The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
Find out about the penalties for enabling a defeated tax avoidance scheme, the time limits, and how to appeal a penalty notice.
You could get penalty points (endorsements) on your driving record if you're convicted of a motoring offence
When penalties are charged for late or incorrect Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) notices, and how these penalties are worked out.
You could get a fine and penalty points if you're caught speeding, or could even lose your licence
Use this factsheet to find out about the penalties you may get if your claim for tax credits is not correct.
When and how HMRC raises assessments, applies penalties and charges interest.
Government processes on the issue of monetary penalties for breaches of financial sanctions.
Information for employers about late or non-filing PAYE penalties, specified charges, inaccurate reports and how to avoid penalties in future.
The police or Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) can give you a caution (warning) or a penalty notice if you commit a minor crime
Penalties and fines, speeding, drink-driving, parking fines, appeals
From 1 January 2023, you’ll get penalty points if you submit a VAT Return late (including nil payment returns). Find out how points work and how to avoid a £200 penalty.
Find out about late payment penalties and how to appeal if you're an employer.
How HMRC calculates and notifies UK-based businesses about customs civil penalties for contraventions of EU and national legal requirements.
Find out about penalties for registering, submitting returns, inaccuracies and paying the levy late, and how to appeal a penalty.
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