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How to appeal a Self Assessment penalty
Here are the steps you can take to appeal your Self Assessment penalty if you have a reasonable excuse. Read more
How to pay a Self Assessment penalty
Six ways to pay a Self Assessment penalty and avoid further charges. Read more
How to claim a refund if you overpaid on your Self Assessment tax bill
Find out how to identify whether you’re due a refund and what steps you need to take to claim. Read more
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It’s snowtime! FreeAgent now supports Self Assessment property pages
Sole traders and limited company directors can now record property income on their tax return in Free... Read more
How is your Self Assessment tax bill calculated?
We explain what information HMRC needs to calculate your tax bill, when you can see how much you owe ... Read more
What happens if you can’t pay your Self Assessment tax bill?
Even the most organised small business owners might occasionally struggle to pay their tax bill on ti... Read more
How to claim for allowable expenses and other types of tax relief on your Self Assessment tax return
Find out the types of tax relief you might be able to claim for and how to go about it. Read more
5 reasons to be a Self Assessment early bird
Reasons to file your Self Assessment early - from cashflow insights to avoiding fines. Read more
Self Assessment filing for 2022/23 is live
Keen beans - this one’s for you. Read more
How to file your Self Assessment tax return with HMRC
The 31st January deadline for filing your Self Assessment tax return for the 2021/22 tax year is fast... Read more
Self Assessment: accounting for Universal Credit, pension contributions and student loans on your tax return
Here’s how to account for Universal Credit, pension contributions and student loan repayments on your... Read more
How to tell HMRC about a change to your personal details
In this article, we explain why it’s important for HMRC to have your up-to-date details and the steps... Read more
Self Assessment filing for 2021/22 is live
Great news - you can now file your 2021/22 tax return directly to HMRC through FreeAgent. Read more
How to de-register as self employed
All good things must come to an end, and that sometimes means ending your career as a small business ... Read more
Self Assessment filing for 2020/21 is live
Great news - you can now file your 2020/21 tax return directly to HMRC through FreeAgent. Read more