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Failure to complete and return your self assessment tax return on time to HMRC can result in large fines.
You can also face penalties for any errors on your self assessment tax return.
Our affordable, experienced accountancy team use their years of experience and knowledge, as well as the latest software to ensure that your tax return is completed correctly and filed on time, whilst always looking for ways to save you money on your taxes.
Usually, income tax is automatically deducted from saving, pensions and wages through processes such as the PAYE scheme.
However, if you are self employed or run your own business you may have to complete a self assessment tax return.
If you need to complete one, you will need to complete it after the end of the tax year, which is April 5th.
There is a deadline for the completion of your self assessment tax return, which is usually the 31st January in the following year.
So, as an example, the deadline for your self assessment tax return for the tax year of 2017-2018 would be January 31st 2019.
Failure to complete and return it by this deadline, as well as any errors, can result in large fines being given to you by HMRC.
If you are not very confident in your accountancy skills, it is recommended that you hire a professional accountant to assist you with this.
You will need to complete a self assessment tax return if:
If you wish to make voluntary Class 2 National Insurance Contributions to ensure that you qualify for a state pension as well as other benefits you may need to fill out a self assessment tax return.
If you are paid through the PAYE system, you will not have to fill out a self assessment tax return, unless of course, you have earned over £100,000 in that tax year.
If you need to complete and file a self assessment tax return then you will need to register the first time that you do it.
You can register in different ways depending on whether you are in a partnership, not self employed, or self employed.
When you register you will be sent a Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) by HMRC.
You need to hold on to this as you will need it when setting up on the government website, and it is looking increasingly likely that in the future all tax returns will have to be submitted electronically.
However, at present you can still submit your self assessment tax returns in paper form.
To set up your self assessment form online you will have to create a new Government Gateway Account.
It is a simple process, and you will receive a letter from HMRC which contains straight forward instructions for you to follow.
Once you have set up your government gateway account then you will receive an activation code through the post, you will need this to finalise the creation of your Government Gateway account.
If you have already submitted a self assessment tax return in the past, you will have to use your old UTR to create you Government Gateway account.
You should check that you are able to access your Government Gateway account before you file your self assessment tax return, to ensure that you are able to file your tax return on time and avoid fines.
Self assessment tax returns are submitted for tax years, they are not submitted for calendar years, they are also submitted in arrears.
As an example, for the tax year of 2015/2016, which runs from 6 April 2015 to the 5th April 2016, you need to:
The monthly dates for the deadline remain the same for each year.
In the event that you do not meet these deadlines then it is likely that HMRC will fine you.
Completing your Self Assessment tax return can be a stressful and time consuming experience.
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Completing your first self assessment tax return can appear to be a very complex process.
However, as long as you are organised and have all the information that you require, it can be fairly straightforward.
Although, if you are not completely confident with your accountancy skills you may wish to outsource your self assessment tax return, as this will avoid mistakes and so avoid any penalties from HMRC.
To complete your self assessment tax return you will need:
If you are intending to complete your self assessment tax return yourself, it is recommended that you do further reading which is available through HMRC help sheets.
It is recommended that you pay particular attention to any any supplementary pages, or extra sections, as to why you are completing the Self Assessment Tax return.
In the event that you choose to complete your self assessment tax return online , there is also helpful information available just by clicking the '?' that appears next to the information on the HMRC help sheets.
A self assessment tax return is broken down into two parts.
The first part is the the SA100, in this section you will provide information on:
There is a further supplementary page that will need to be filled out if you have dual residency, are a foreign national, are self-employed, from overseas, earn rental income or Capital Gains, or have any income from being a Company Director.
Sometimes there is a further form, SA200, which is a short form tax return which HMRC will send you if you need to complete it.
Completing your self assessment tax return can be a complex and time consuming time, if you are not very confident in your own accountancy skills.
This being the case it is recommended that you outsource your self assessment tax return to a professional for two reasons.
Firstly, because in this way, as long as you have provided your complete financial information to the accountant in time they will be able to complete and file your self assessment tax return correctly and on time, meaning that you will avoid penalties and fines.
Secondly, an accountant will be able to look for ways to save you money through taxes; it is often the case that our clients save money overall by employing our expert accountancy teams to do their self assessment tax return for them.
However you have stored your financial data, whether it is books, bank statements and receipts or on a computer our expert accountancy teams will use their knowledge of the ever changing taxation legislation to look for ways to legitimately save you money.
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If you meet any of the following criteria, you will need to complete a self assessment tax return.
HMRC provides the option to complete your Self Assessment tax return online. You can use this service to:
If you are not confident in your own accountancy skills it is recommended that you hire an accountant to do this for you. It is relatively inexpensive and can save you time and money.
To complete your Self Assessment tax return yourself you will have to visit the government website and complete a SA100 form. You will have to provide details of untaxed income, charitable donations, pension contributions and any benefits e.g. child benefit, Blind Persons Allowance etc
You may have to complete an SA200 form, if you do the government will send you one.
Self Assessment tax return is a process whereby HMRC collect income tax from individuals who meet certain criteria e.g. Self employed people, company directors etc.
Normally tax is deducted through the PAYE system through peoples wages. Business and people with other streams of income will have to complete a tax return.
Most UK taxpayers will not have to complete and file a self assessment tax return.
If HMRC thinks that through the PAYE system you are paying enough taxes they will not send you a tax return.
However, if you are self employed, or have other streams of income, or are a company director HMRC will issue you an annual tax return.
If you are already registered to file a Self Assessment tax return HMRC will either send you a letter or email to remind you to complete and file your Self Assessment tax return.
Moreover, HMRC will also send you a letter informing you that you need to file one if they think they need to, but ultimately the responsibility lies with you to know whether you need to file a Self Assessment tax return.
If you have received any income that has not been taxed by HMRC, it is likely that you need to complete one.
HMRC has been known to go back as far as 20 years when they are working cases of negligence or fraudulent activity.
If you are self employed it is your legal obligation to keep records for the last 6 years.
If you are self employed, or are in receipt of income that is being paid to you outside the PAYE system, you will have to complete a Self Assessment tax return.
You will have to complete and return your annual tax return which HMRC will use to calculate the tax that you owe. It is possible to work out your taxes yourself if you want to.
Self Assessment tax is tax that is paid on any or all income that are not already taxed through the PAYE system.
If you are a pensioner and your pension is greater than your personal tax allowance you will also have to complete a Self Assessment tax return.
You may also have to complete a Self Assessment tax return if you are a company director, or are self employed.
If you have underpaid tax HMRC will usually contact you. To pay them you can call 0300 200 3300.
Your letter from HMRC should tell you what account you need to pay it into.You are able to make BACS, Chaps or Faster Payments to pay you tax bill in the UK. If you are unsure which account to pay your tax into, or have not received your tax bill, use HMRC Cumbernauld.
Sort code Account number Account name 08 32 10 12001039 HMRC Cumbernauld 08 32 10 12001020 HMRC Shipley In the event your account is overseas Bank identifier code (BIC) Account number (IBAN) Account name BARCGB22 GB62BARC20114770297690 HMRC Cumbernauld BARCGB22 GB03BARC20114783977692 HMRC Shipley