R · Glossary
Reasonable excuse
Genuine reason for missing a tax deadline — can waive penalties.
A reasonable excuse can get HMRC penalties waived. Accepted: serious illness, bereavement, IT failure, postal delays, unexpected emergencies. Not accepted: not getting a reminder, finding the forms confusing, or "I forgot".
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