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Self Assessment

Get help with Self Assessment with our free online resources. Learn more about who must register for SA and when, when and how to submit your Self Assessment tax return, and what you need to know about paying your tax bill.

Can I Use the Trading Allowance?

Can I Use the Trading Allowance?

You can use the trading allowance even if you receive an income from other sources, such as an employer. For example,...

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Where Can I Find My Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) Number?

Where Can I Find My Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) Number?

Along with your name and date of birth, HMRC uses unique reference numbers to help them locate and manage your tax...

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What Information Should I Give my Accountant for Self Assessment?

What Information Should I Give my Accountant for Self Assessment?

HMRC use your Self Assessment tax return to calculate the amount of tax you owe as a small business owner, freelancer...

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Can I Do My Own Tax Return?

Can I Do My Own Tax Return?

Lots of people submit their own Self Assessment tax return for all sorts of reasons. In this article we’ll go over...

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Access HMRC Online: Government Gateway ID and GOV.UK One Login

Access HMRC Online: Government Gateway ID and GOV.UK One Login

You’ll need to register and sign in to use HMRC’s online services so you can access things like your Personal Tax...

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Common Tax Return Errors and How to Avoid Them

Common Tax Return Errors and How to Avoid Them

Errors on tax returns can be all too easy to make, so in this guide we go over some of the...

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Do I Still Need to Submit a Tax Return If I Don’t Make a Profit?

Do I Still Need to Submit a Tax Return If I Don’t Make a Profit?

You should always submit a tax return to HMRC if they’re expecting one, even if you don’t have any profits to...

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Do I Need Self Assessment or MTD Income Tax?

Do I Need Self Assessment or MTD Income Tax?

Making Tax Digital is changing the way sole traders and landlords report income they receive from self-employment and property. It means...

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When Should I Submit My 2025/26 Self Assessment Tax Return?

When Should I Submit My 2025/26 Self Assessment Tax Return?

You don’t have to wait for the January deadline, and can submit your Self Assessment return as soon as the tax...

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How Do Self-Employed People Repay Their Student Loan?

How Do Self-Employed People Repay Their Student Loan?

For many people student life is a blast but the financial hangover isn’t so much fun. University debts are higher than...

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Can I Make Changes to My Tax Return?

Can I Make Changes to My Tax Return?

We all make mistakes, and in most scenarios we can just brush them off and get on with our day. But...

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How Do Sole Traders Register for Self Assessment?

How Do Sole Traders Register for Self Assessment?

Depending on how much you earn as a sole trader, you might need to register for Self Assessment so you can...

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