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Stamp Duty Land Tax: Fines

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 28 May 2026UIN 2786

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the answer of 29 April 2026, to Question 129861, on Stamp Duty Land Tax: Fines, what is the average amount of time to determine (a) a compliance check and (b) an appeal.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson

There will be many factors that impact the length of time a compliance check remains open, including complexity and whether the customer wishes to appeal HMRC’s decision and enters a dispute resolution process.

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