Fines totalling £53,640 have been issued to seven individuals and 31 businesses for a range of income tax and national insurance offences.
The majority of penalties were imposed on companies that failed to pay Income Tax Instalment Payments or Class 1 National Insurance Contributions by the required deadline.
Twenty‑six corporates were fined a combined £43,610.
Offences & Fines Issued
- Late payment of ITIP and/or Class 1 NI • 26 corporates — £43,610
- Failure to submit Personal Income Tax Returns on time • 5 individuals — £4,180
- Failure to comply with a Notice to submit Company Tax Returns • 1 corporate — £0 (fine recorded but no monetary penalty applied)
- Failure to submit accounts in support of a Tax Return • 1 corporate — £1,150 • 2 individuals — £500
- Failure to submit Employer’s Annual Returns on time • 2 corporates — £800