Dealing with your Tax Returns online

by Startacus Admin
Yes, the deadline for sending your paper Self-Assessment tax return has now passed (31st October) but don’t worry you can still file your tax return online. Steve Girling from itab gives Startacus the lowdown...
The deadline for sending your tax return online is 31st January by midnight. Sending your tax return online can be quite straight forward and the advantages are that at least your figures are calculated automatically and you’ll know straight away what you owe or if you’re lucky what HMRC owes you.
How do I send it online?
The first thing you will need to do is sign up for HMRC services, you will need your Unique Tax Reference (UTR) number and either your postcode or National Insurance number at the ready then you can do this by visiting: https://online.hmrc.gov.uk/registration/
Once signed up you’re then ready to use the HMRC Self-Assessment service, which is completely free. It can take HMRC up to 7 days to send you your activation code, so don’t leave it until the last minute.
I’m planning on filing the return myself but what tips could you give me?
The main tip we would give anybody filing their return is to be prepared. Yes, its sounds straight forward but it would take an awful lot more of your time if you don’t have the relevant information. A rough list of what you could need:
P60
P11d
Self-employed accounts
Information on any other income, such as investments, pension, savings, property.
Make sure you then complete all of the relevant pages then when you are happy either print off a copy or save a copy on your computer. You don’t have to send HMRC any of your paperwork although you must keep your back up paperwork in case HMRC do ask.
itab specialises in providing low cost, simple and straight forward accounting services to individuals, sole traders and small limited companies.
For further information you can contact itab on 07585 499552, steven.girling@itab.org.uk, www.itab.org.uk or follow us on twitter @itabSteve
Join the Self Start society! If you like what you see here on Startacus and want to get involved yourself, why not become a member of our growing community by joining for free here!
Subscribe to our newsletter
If you would like to receive our startup themed newsletter, full of the latest startup opportunities, events, news, stories, tips and advice, then sign up here.
Got a business in the manufacturing sector? These tips on how you can reduce energy costs while being more sustainable are well worth a read...

Innovative InsurTech startup SureIn announces a €4M Seed round to further its mission of making insurance easy, transparent and hassle-free for SMBs.

Nassia Skoulikariti, Director of IoT Programmes, Mobile Ecosystem Forum shares some insights on how IoT is having a significant impact on all our lives.

Roger James Hamilton, Founder and CEO of Genius Group, a world-leading entrepreneur Edtech and education group, discusses how introducing a globalized curriculum will help better prepare students.

SuperFi, the debt prevention platform, has announced a $1m pre-seed funding round to support people during the cost of living crisis.

41 startups from 13 countries, including the UK, have been selected for the 8th Kickstart Innovation program, one of Europe’s leading innovation platforms.

Personal training platform Another Round has secured £300k in its latest fundraise, including investment from angels and its community.

Thingtrax Secures £4.3M to Empower Manufacturers to Build the Factories of the Future

A measure of inflation relief for small firms sees transport costs fall but service price increases remain elevated

Bedfordshire-based HR tech startup HR DataHub has built a range of tools for HR departments
Published on: 4th November 2012
If you would like to enable commenting via your Startacus account, please enable Disqus functionality in your Account Settings.







- SureIn Secures €4M to Close the SMB Insurance Gap 15th Aug 2023 Innovative InsurTech startup SureIn announces a €4M Seed round to further its mission of making insurance easy, transparent and hassle-free for SMBs.
- SuperFi raises $1M pre-seed funding round 28th Jul 2023 SuperFi, the debt prevention platform, has announced a $1m pre-seed funding round to support people during the cost of living crisis.
- Startups rely on AI & sustainability for new partnerships 27th Jul 2023 41 startups from 13 countries, including the UK, have been selected for the 8th Kickstart Innovation program, one of Europe’s leading innovation platforms.
- Another Round closes £300k Seed round to revolutionise personal training 21st Jul 2023 Personal training platform Another Round has secured £300k in its latest fundraise, including investment from angels and its community.