Confused about when to file for SA

RVP991

Hi guys,

I'm a little confused on when I have to file for SA
I registered with HMRC in August 2015 and have been trading since then, unless I'm wrong I don't need to do anything until April? Or do I need to do something now?

It's a part-time business whilst I look for work.

Appreciate the help, thanks

Dazed_and_confused

When you registered with HMRC isn't relevant, it's when you commenced self employment that matters - what date did you start self employment?

RVP991

Dazed_and_confused wrote: »

When you registered with HMRC isn't relevant, it's when you commenced self employment that matters - what date did you start self employment?

I started self employment in July 2015

Dazed_and_confused

Then you wouldn't normally be asked to complete a tax return until after April 2016 (for the 2015:16 tax year).

You will have until 31:01:2017 to submit that return.

If, for some reason, you have been asked to submit a return for 2014:15 then that needs to be submitted by 31:01:2016 and shouldn't just be ignored!

RVP991

Dazed_and_confused wrote: »

Then you wouldn't normally be asked to complete a tax return until after April 2016 (for the 2015:16 tax year).

You will have until 31:01:2017 to submit that return.

If, for some reason, you have been asked to submit a return for 2014:15 then that needs to be submitted by 31:01:2016 and shouldn't just be ignored!

Yeah I wasn't too sure as it confuses me haha!
I logged into my HMRC account and it said I didn't need to do anything, so just wanted to clarfiy!

Thankyou for the help.