If you do not have all the information you need to be able to complete your tax return accurately, you can use a provisional or estimated figure. If you do this, it means you do not need to delay submitting your tax return to HMRC and risk getting a late filing penalty.

You must keep records to support the entries on your tax return.

To avoid being charged a late filing penalty, make sure you understand when your tax return should be filed.

Registering for self assessment refers to the process by which HMRC issue you with a unique taxpayer reference (UTR) (if you don’t already have one) and send you a formal notice to file a tax return for a year. If you need to send a self assessment tax return for the first time, you will need to ...

If you meet HMRC’s self assessment criteria for a particular tax year, you will need to file a tax return. It is also important to understand your legal obligations relating to self assessment to avoid penalties and interest.

If you are a full-time carer, you may not be in paid work, due to your caring responsibilities. This does not mean that you do not have to pay tax. If you have taxable income, such as from taxable benefits (including carer's allowance and, in Scotland, the carer's allowance supplement) or ...