POSSIBLY because they are not able to understand the jargonese therein, many people are facing fines for not returning their self-assessment tax returns on time.

May I suggest a simpler, easier tax form worded thus:

1. How much did you earn last year?

2. How much of that amount did you spend?

3. What, if any, is left?

4. Send it.

G WHEATMAN (Mr), Whalley New Road, Blackburn.

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