Tax Return Help

chrisb1357

Hi all,

I know i have some time yet to file my tax return but i was self employed in 2009 and i need to file my tax recturn online or by post and as i have never done one of these before you see.

What do i need to include in my tax return. Do i need to include any temp or fulltime jobs i did where i paid NI and Tax and do i need to include working tax credit as well

Chris

AuntyCat

I don't know about tax credits, if there's a question about them then yes.

All jobs in the year need to go on. There's a place to put the tax paid so it'll be taken into account.

PlutoinCapricorn

More and more people are filing online. I do too, and find it much easier than filling in a form. You need to register, and HMRC will send you a PIN number to activate your account. This may take a week or two to arrive, so don't leave everything to the last moment.

The deadline for online filing for Tax Year 6th April 2009 to 5th April 2010 is January 31st 2011, but I always try to do it by the end of September.

You can prepare your online return step by step, only submitting it when you are happy that the figures are all present and correct. It is possible to amend it after submission if you discover a mistake or omission.

You will be asked questions about all possible sources of income and shown the appropriate section if you say 'yes': e.g. did you get any bank interest/income from paid employment/benefits? If you have your P60(s) to hand then it is just a matter of inputting their figures.

There are many people on MSE who file online who can help with specific points.