Self assessment tax return help

The self-assessment tax return is an unavoidable burden if you are liable for self-employed tax or have more complicated income tax affairs. Both self-employed business owners and company directors must complete self-assessment tax returns.

The right approach to your self-assessment tax return will minimise aggravation and can reduce the amount of income tax that you end up paying.

Our guidance will help you understand the key issues that need to be dealt with. For help with the specifics, talk to an accountant: professional expertise should save you time and money.

Registering for self-assessment

Who needs to complete a self-assessment tax return?

·         Recently self-employed

·         Have become a partner in a partnership

·         Are a company director

·         Have untaxed income (perhaps from rental property or complicated income tax affairs)

·         Have an income of £100,000 or more

·         Need to pay capital gains tax or have expenses to claim

There are a number of circumstances under which you may be required to complete a self-assessment tax return.

You can find out if you need to complete a self-assessment tax return on the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) website, or by giving Omni a quick call on 01902 837408.

Before you can complete your first self-assessment income tax return, you will need to register with an accountant or with HMRC. You should register as soon as your circumstances change but certainly no later than 5 October after the end of the tax year for which you need to submit a form.