Help online with Self Assessment
Get help with Self Assessment by using online tools and guidance, and watching HMRC YouTube videos.
Getting help from HMRC online is often quicker and easier than calling us.
Use online tools
| Tool | What it does |
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| Check if you need to send a Self Assessment tax return | Use this tool to help you decide if you need to complete a tax return and find out what to do next |
| Check how to register for Self Assessment | Use this tool to find out how to register for Self Assessment if you바카라 사이트檙e self-employed, in a partnership or need to complete a return for another reason |
| Check when you can expect to get a reply | If you바카라 사이트檝e already contacted HMRC, find out when you can expect to get a reply |
Help filling in your tax return
There is help text throughout the online tax return that gives information on completing each section. If you complete a paper tax return, you will receive guidance notes that also provide help and information.
You can also find guidance to help you understand and fill in sections of your Self Assessment tax return.聽Guidance includes:聽
- YouTube videos and playlists聽
- Self Assessment helpsheets聽
- recorded webinars
Watch YouTube videos and webinars
Use HMRC email updates, videos and webinars for Self Assessment to:
- find YouTube playlists to help you get started with Self Assessment, fill in your tax return and understand your tax bill
- watch videos on different areas of Self Assessment
- register for and join live webinars, ask a question in the chat and get answers from one of our experts
Tell HMRC you do not need to send a tax return
You must tell聽HMRC聽if you believe you no longer need to send a tax return.
This might be because you바카라 사이트檝e stopped being self-employed or you no longer need to be registered for Self Assessment.
After you have applied to stop Self Assessment, your personal tax account will show the date and status of your application.
Ask for help online
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Use your HMRC online account
You can sign in聽to your personal tax account or business tax account to:
- complete or amend your tax return聽
- check how much Self Assessment tax you owe聽
- make a payment or claim a refund聽
- find your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) for Self Assessment
You can also download the HMRC app onto a mobile device (for example, your phone or tablet).
Get extra support
If a health condition or personal circumstances makes it difficult to use our online services, you can find out how to get help from HMRC if you need extra support.
HMRC provides funding to voluntary and community sector organisations so they can help you if you need extra support with your tax. You can contact a voluntary or community sector organisation for free Self Assessment help and advice.
Updates to this page
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The link to the HMRC community forum has been removed as it is now closed. The 'Help filling in your tax return' section, has been updated with a link to the new 'Get help filling in your tax return' page.
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Information on where to find Self Assessment helpsheets, and how they can help you with Self Assessment has been added. Information on what to do if you no longer need to send a tax return has been added. Information on how to get extra support with Self Assessment has been added.
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