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.

There's no need to be concerned about tax self assessment - you just need to keep the right records and meet the deadlines. Our guide to the basics.

How to register for self assessment online, your business or personal tax account, and where to find help with self assessment

Understand and calculate how much income tax you need to pay and when so you plan your cash flow and arrange financing.

The deadlines for registering for self assessment, filing your self assessment tax return and paying any self assessment tax you owe

Your income tax allowances include allowable expenses which you can set against your taxable profits as well as the personal income tax allowance.

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.

Every worker has a tax code issued by HMRC. But what are they for and how do you know if yours is correct? We answer key questions about tax codes.

We all have to pay tax and there are a number of ways to pay your tax bill. We look at the main options for paying your tax bill.

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

Some business expenses may also have a personal element. This doesn't mean you can't claim for them. Discover some surprising allowable expenses.

If you earn income from sources other than through your employer, you may be classed as being both employed and self employed.

What expenses can hairdressers and barbers claim for? Here's a summary of allowable expenses that they might claim on their self-assessment tax return.

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.