Here are the best tried-and-failed excuses British businesses gave for not paying their taxes on time.
• My pet goldfish died.
—Self-employed builder
• Our business doesn’t really do anything. —Financial services firm
• I’ve been too busy submitting my clients’ tax returns. —Accountant
Source: HM Revenue & Customs
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