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.

Members of ordinary business partnerships and those who rent out property through a partnership must report taxable income via the SA800 Partnerships Tax Return. Read our guide.

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

A guide to the best tax calculators and tool, including self assessment tax return calculators, NI calculators, income tax calculators, payroll calculators, company car tax calculators and VAT calculators.

A guide to the deadlines for registering for income tax 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.

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

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, you can claim a tax rebate. This guide tells you how to claim a tax refund as an employee, sole trader or business.

Most of us have sold items online via Etsy, Vinted and other online platforms, but when does selling items online make you liable for tax? Discover the rules on paying tax when you sell online.

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.