Written Question·Treasury·UIN 74779

Stamp Duties: Underpayments

Tabled: 3 September 2025
Answered: 12 September 2025

Question

Rupert Lowe

Restore Britain — Great Yarmouth

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.

Answer

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.