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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.

How Much Do Accountants Charge for Self Assessment in 2026?

How Much Do Accountants Charge for Self Assessment in 2026?

Self Assessment accountant fees typically fall between £150 and £500 plus VAT. A straightforward return with one or two income sources...

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A Complete Guide to Your Self Assessment Form

A Complete Guide to Your Self Assessment Form

Submitting a Self Assessment form can be a scary prospect – especially if you’ve never needed to submit one before. The...

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Submitting a Self Assessment Tax Return for Someone Who Has Died

Submitting a Self Assessment Tax Return for Someone Who Has Died

Sadly, the only two things in life you can be sure of are death and taxes. It’s not an easy subject...

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Carry Back Rules: Relief for Trading Losses on Corporation Tax and Income Tax

Carry Back Rules: Relief for Trading Losses on Corporation Tax and Income Tax

Every business wants to make a healthy profit and sail off into the sunset. But in reality, the sea can be...

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The Complete Self Assessment Tax Return Checklist

The Complete Self Assessment Tax Return Checklist

There's a lot to remember if you need to submit a Self Assessment tax return to HMRC. To help you keep...

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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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Do I Need to Declare Payments into a Private Pension on my Tax Return?

Do I Need to Declare Payments into a Private Pension on my Tax Return?

Reporting payments you make into a private pension isn’t compulsory, but including the details of any contributions on your tax return...

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What Type of Tax Return Do I Need to Submit?

What Type of Tax Return Do I Need to Submit?

Your taxes and any other deductions are usually all managed for you by your employer when you work as an employee....

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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 Is An SA102 Form?

What Is An SA102 Form?

An SA102 Form is a type of supplementary page to the paper version of the Self Assessment tax return. You should...

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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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