30 people hit with hefty fines for failure to return tax forms

The fines ranged from £50 to £1,000 with the defendants given a month to make the payments.

A number of hefty fines have been handed out to individuals and employers who have failed to submit tax returns and pay national insurance contributions.

With regards to tax returns 30 people were fined on Monday for failing to submit the documents in time.

The fines ranged from £50 to £1,000 with the defendants given a month to make the payments.

6 people and businesses were fined for failing to pay National Insurance contribution for employees at the prescribed times.

They will now have to pay a fine on top of penalty orders, which in some cases are as high as £1271.

They will also have to cover court costs, which are set at £125.