Taxpayers making their first return and payment under the new machine games duty are finding it difficult to understand, according to HMRC.
The taxman has also encountered system issues that have confused some taxpayers and made it harder for them to comply.
As a result, the Revenue has decided not to apply penalties for the late submission of first returns. The concession will not apply to any other area.
The department states that taxpayers should ignore the fine if it shows up on their accounts; sanctions for late filing of first returns will be cancelled.
Taxpayers making their first return and payment under the new machine games duty are finding it difficult to understand, according to HMRC.
The taxman has also encountered system issues that have confused some taxpayers and made it harder for them to comply.
As a result, the Revenue has decided not to apply penalties for the late submission of first returns. The concession will not apply to any other area.
The department states that taxpayers should ignore the fine if it shows up on their accounts; sanctions for late filing of first returns will be cancelled.