coding notice and self assessment?

nickyjo_2

I am filling out my first ever self assessment. I work full time (tax gets done through PAYE) but then I started a very small business in my spare time late 2009 (made a loss during 09/10 tax year)

I have happily filled out everything apart from something about underpaid tax from earlier years included in my 09/10 tax code.

I can not find my 2009/2010 PAYE coding notice anywhere.

What do I do - If I state the amount at £0 would it be corrected at a later date?

ta, nickyjo

KiKi

Hi there

What is the actual question on the tax return that you're completing?

KiKi

nickyjo_2

Hi, it says

"Our records show that your 2009-10 PAYE Notice of Coding includes an adjustment for tax underpaid. Please complete the following question(s).

Underpaid tax for earlier years included in your tax code for 2009-10: ?"

I have my 10/11 coding notice and it doesn't say anything about underpaid tax....

nickyjo_2

ah sorry! hang on!

I realise the question is telling me it is £0, and I should amend it if it isnt correct and tell them why it is different.

So it is £0....

Ha, sorry.

So I have answered the question myself.....! It seems I don't need my coding notice really.

KiKi

Well, I'm glad my not answering has answered your question!

KiKi

Ankertje

Thanks Nickyjo for posting! You have answered my question

agrinnall

I think that's one of the most misleading parts of online SA, it suggests that they have found something that you should be aware of whereas in fact it usually means nothing at all. It would be better if they could simply leave it out if they haven't found anything.