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sneedshelp
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HMRC have written to say they will write again after 5 April to ask for completion of a self assessment tax return ( for the first ever time in my case ).
Does anyone know how soon after 5 April they will do that, and if I was to submit a paper tax return, how soon would they send me a tax invoice ?
Thanks.
Does anyone know how soon after 5 April they will do that, and if I was to submit a paper tax return, how soon would they send me a tax invoice ?
Thanks.
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sneedshelp said:HMRC have written to say they will write again after 5 April to ask for completion of a self assessment tax return ( for the first ever time in my case ).
Does anyone know how soon after 5 April they will do that, and if I was to submit a paper tax return, how soon would they send me a tax invoice ?
Thanks.
Why do you want to file a paper return 🤔0 -
As this is your first Tax Return any tax won't be due until 31 January 2026. A paper Tax Return will be very low priority, with HMRC's only commitment is that they will do the calculation and advise you what to pay by 31 January 2026.
Far better to do it online.1 -
Thanks to you both.
So if I was to submit a tax return online, how soon would they send me a tax invoice ?0 -
sneedshelp said:Thanks to you both.
So if I was to submit a tax return online, how soon would they send me a tax invoice ?0 -
sneedshelp said:Thanks to you both.
So if I was to submit a tax return online, how soon would they send me a tax invoice ?
Unless maybe you do some work for them 😉
When you file your Self Assessment return you will be able to view the tax calculation showing any income tax, national insurance, student loan, HICBC or CGT payable.
That will be payable by 31 January 2026 and if you're lucky HMRC will send you a statement showing the tax payable in December or early January.
But as this is Self Assessment the onus is on you to make sure you pay on time.
And don't forget depending on your situation you might have payments on account to pay for 2025-26 as well. These are payable on 31 January 2026 and 31 July 2026.
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If you register for SA online, you will get an email advising you need to file.
Mine always arrives on the 6th April.
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