Tax self-assessment

While nobody likes paying tax, the right approach to your self assessment tax return could save you time and reduce the amount of income tax you have to pay.

Are you automatically required to file a self assessment tax return as a company director? Find out if you're required to file a self assessment tax return.

A guide to tax self assessment for business owners, with rules on record-keeping, how to complete a self assessment return and meeting tax deadlines.

How to register for self assessment online, find your Tax Reference Number (UTR) and set up a personal tax account on the HMRC website.

Key tax dates and deadlines for UK income tax payments; how to calculate the income tax you owe.

A guide to the deadlines for registering for self assessment with HMRC, filing your self assessment tax return and paying the tax you owe.

A guide to UK income tax allowances, including personal income tax allowances and dividend allowances as well as tax reliefs for employees and sole traders.

If you don’t have a Unique Tax Payer Reference (UTR), you won’t be able to file your Self Assessment tax return - which could lead to some heavy fines. Here's how to get your UTR.

Everything you need to know about UK tax codes, including how to find your tax code and how to change a tax code that's wrong.

How to pay your tax bill: a guide to paying the tax you owe to HMRC, including online payments, paying by cheque, paying by direct debit and paying tax via your bank.

Two income tax schemes, 'Cash Basis' and 'Simplified Expenses', are designed to make it easier for SMEs to manage their income tax obligations.

UK dividend tax rates and allowances. Discover what your personal dividend allowance is and what you will pay on dividend income over this amount.

HMRC's tax, NICs, interest and penalty calculator can help you work out what you owe. It's ideal for anyone whose tax affairs are relatively straightforward.

If you think you paid too much tax in a previous tax year, use this HMRC tool to claim a tax rebate.

You make money selling your old stuff on eBay but do you have to pay tax on the money you make?

The easy way to submit your tax return and lower your tax bill

Can I claim a holiday as a business expense? Find out what you can claim if you combine a business trip with a holiday.

Self assessment tax obligations when you have a second income from working as a freelancer, renting out property or selling items online.

Tax rules for hairdressers and barbers: a guide to claiming expenses and completing a self assessment tax return for hairdressers.

Frustrated that a big slice of your profits goes to the taxman? Ben Dyer explains how to (legally and ethically) minimise how much tax you pay.