Self-assessment taxpayers have been given an extra month to file their online tax return as HMRC said it recognised the “immense pressure” facing businesses.
HM Revenue and Customs said anyone who could file by the usual January 31 deadline should do so - but anyone who can’t will not be hit with a late filing penalty if they do file online by February 28.
However, taxpayers still have to pay their bill by Sunday, with interest charged from February 1 on any outstanding liabilities.
Taxpayers who cannot afford to pay their tax bill on time can apply online to spread their bill over up to 12 months - although they have to file their tax return before such an arrangement can be made.
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Science Foundation Ireland and the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy has awarded a grant to Queen’s University Belfast to research how COVID-19 damages blood vessels. The research project will be led by Professor Alan Stitt from Queen’s University Belfast and Dr Roger Preston from The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).
As well as affecting lungs COVID-19 can also damage blood vessels elsewhere in the body and the study will look into what happens to endothelial cells (that normally line blood vessels) when they are infected with the coronavirus. With a particular emphasis on inflammation and blood clot formation in the brain and retina, which could lead to serious damage and stroke the study will help to inform treatment strategies to protect blood vessels from COVID-19, and thereby help to avoid serious symptoms.
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Live updates: New coronavirus regulations in Northern Ireland come into force
You must stay at home
New coronavirus restrictions have come into force in Northern Ireland today [Friday].
A stay at home order came into force at midnight and ministers have asked the public to adhere to the new regulations as coronavirus cases continue to rise across the country.
The Executive met today to discuss Covid-19 restrictions and the transfer test.
Private firm AQE said early on Tuesday it had decided to cancel its January exams following an Executive decision to close schools for face-to-face teaching.
But that evening, the firm revealed that one test will be held on Saturday, February 27.