Do I need to complete a Self-Assessment Tax Return?

August 30, 2019

A Self-Assessment Tax Return is a summary of your personal income which HMRC use to access your tax liability. 

Most individuals pay tax at source and are not required to file a return, however, you will need to complete a return if one or more of the following apply:
  • You are Self Employed and earn more than £1,000
  • You are a partner in a Partnership business 
  • You receive more than £1,000 in gross rental income
  • You are a company director and earn income that is not taxed under PAYE
  • You have annual income of £100,000 or more
  • You or your partner receive child benefit and one of you has a total income in excess of £50,000
  • You receive untaxed income such as:
    • Savings
    • Investments 
    • Dividends
    • You receive foreign income

In the UK the tax year runs from 6th April to the following 5th April. Should you be required to complete a return, you will have:
  • until 31 October to do so, if you choose to submit a paper tax return;
  • or until the following 31 January if you file online.

If you need assistance filing your tax return, get in touch with the Tax File ‘n’ Go team today!

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