Self Assessment — Guides, Tips & Expert Advice
Self assessment tax return guides, tips, and deadlines for UK sole traders and freelancers.
96 articles on Self Assessment
Voluntary Disclosure to HMRC — Coming Clean About Past Mistakes
Made a mistake on a past tax return? A voluntary disclosure to HMRC can reduce penalties significantly. Here's how the process works and what to expect.
What Triggers an HMRC Enquiry — The Real Warning Signs
Worried about an HMRC enquiry? Learn the real warning signs and common triggers that put sole traders on HMRC's radar, and how to protect yourself.
January Self Assessment Rush — How to Avoid the Panic
Every January, millions of sole traders scramble to file their tax returns. Here's how to avoid the panic and file with confidence.
End of Year Accounts — A Sole Trader's Preparation Guide
Preparing your year-end accounts doesn't have to be painful. This step-by-step guide walks sole traders through the entire process.
How to Correct a Mistake on Your Self Assessment Return
Made a mistake on your Self Assessment? Here's how to correct errors on your tax return, amend figures with HMRC, and avoid penalties.
Self Assessment for the First Time — A Complete Walkthrough
Filing Self Assessment for the first time? This step-by-step walkthrough covers registration, records, deadlines, and how to submit your tax return to HMRC.
Self Assessment and Marriage — How It Affects Your Tax
Getting married or in a civil partnership? Find out how marriage affects your Self Assessment, Marriage Allowance, and tax planning as a couple in the UK.
Self Assessment When You Have Multiple Income Sources
Got income from multiple sources? Learn how to report employment, self-employment, rental, and other income on your Self Assessment tax return correctly.
What Counts as Trading Income for Self Assessment?
Not sure what counts as trading income for Self Assessment? This guide explains which income you must declare and what HMRC considers trading activity.
How to Amend a Self Assessment Tax Return
Made a mistake on your Self Assessment return? Learn how to amend it online or on paper, time limits for corrections, and what happens next.
How to Calculate Your Tax Bill as a Sole Trader
Learn exactly how to calculate your tax bill as a sole trader, including Income Tax, National Insurance, and payments on account with worked examples.
Capital Gains on Self Assessment: What to Report
Understand what capital gains you need to report on your Self Assessment return, how CGT is calculated, exemptions, and reporting deadlines.
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