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Tax calculation letter

Car1980
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Two self employed people in the household and we always receive a tax calculation in the post each in February after paying on 31st Jan.

Not received anything this year. Is this a new policy, or are they just slow?

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  • Car1980 said:
    Two self employed people in the household and we always receive a tax calculation in the post each in February after paying on 31st Jan.

    Not received anything this year. Is this a new policy, or are they just slow?
    Can you not view your calculation (and print it) on the portal? 
  • Car1980
    Car1980 Posts: 2,447 Forumite
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    Yes, but I don't need to. My question is whether it is now HMRC policy not to automatically post out the calculations any more? Just out of interest.
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    edited 7 March at 9:36PM
    Car1980 said:
    Yes, but I don't need to. My question is whether it is now HMRC policy not to automatically post out the calculations any more? Just out of interest.
    It’s a good question. I haven’t come across a paper calculation being posted, either personally or in respect of my clients for many years now.
  • sheramber
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    The tax calculation SA302  is only issued if you submit a paper return by 31 October  fior HMRC to calculate your tax due.

    Do you mean a statement if account showing tax due/ tax paid  at 31 January. 




  • badmemory
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    edited 7 March at 11:43PM
    From conversations, threads on here & personal experience, HMRC are running very very late.  I normally hear in July but this year not until January & that was after I spoke to them because I was so worried.  Still it means my tax bill isn't due for payment until mid April.
  • Car1980
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    sheramber said:

    Do you mean a statement if account showing tax due/ tax paid  at 31 January. 




    Yep. We always get letter in February. Just nice to see a thank you from them receiving my hard earned money! 
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