Guernsey taxpayers offered weekend drop-in
Guernsey taxpayers who want help with their online returns or have tax questions are being invited to a drop-in session by the island's government.Islanders do not need to book appointments but are asked to bring their laptop or mobile phone if they want help with their online return, the Revenue Service said. The free session will run from 08:00 to 14:00 GMT on Saturday 29 March at Sir Charles Frossard House in St Peter Port.Scott Bloomfield, head of service delivery, said: "Holding a drop-in on a Saturday proved very popular last time so we look forward to being able to help many customers out again this year."
'Deadline moving'
The drop-in is part of a series the Revenue Service is running this year.Nearly 4,000 people have already submitted their 2024 tax return online ahead of the deadline on 30 November 2025, the States said.Mr Bloomfield said: "With the deadline moving to November this year, we appreciate that this will come around quickly."Just like in previous years, we're trying to offer all the support we can, as early as we can, to help people complete their returns in good time."
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