Question to the HM Treasury:

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.

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.