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Stamp Duties: Underpayments

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainTreasuryTabled Answered 12 September 2025UIN 74779

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people received (a) warnings and (b) punishment for underpaying stamp duty in the last financial year.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson

HMRC charges penalties in line with its legislation and guidance, according to what behaviour led to an inaccuracy. In 24/25, HMRC issued 116 SDLT inaccuracy penalties.

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