Doing your taxes can be a pain and is especially true when you're self-employed. Here's what to do when you need help with your taxes.
The HMRC will answer simple questions and help you with a variety of tax queries. Contact them first if you disagree with a tax decision, can't pay your taxes on time, or have additional needs such as a disability or special-language requirements.
Yes, but you must officially authorise them. Either a professional tax person or a friend or family member registers as first. For the latter case, ask your friend or family member to register to be a "trusted helper". The trusted helper will be able to do the following for you:
Yes, you will need to authorise an agent to handle your taxes for you. An authorised agent includes tax professionals, the trusted helpers and any other organisation. Tax professionals are likely already registered in the HMRC online authorisation services.
Note: In all cases, you're still legally responsible for your own tax.
You can contact the HMRC directly with may questions about your Self Assessment tax return. They have also put together an easy-to-understand YouTube playlist answering many Self Assessment tax return questions.
Doing your taxes can be a pain and is especially true when you're self-employed. Here's what to do when you need help with your taxes.
The HMRC will answer simple questions and help you with a variety of tax queries. Contact them first if you disagree with a tax decision, can't pay your taxes on time, or have additional needs such as a disability or special-language requirements.
Yes, but you must officially authorise them. Either a professional tax person or a friend or family member registers as first. For the latter case, ask your friend or family member to register to be a "trusted helper". The trusted helper will be able to do the following for you:
Yes, you will need to authorise an agent to handle your taxes for you. An authorised agent includes tax professionals, the trusted helpers and any other organisation. Tax professionals are likely already registered in the HMRC online authorisation services.
Note: In all cases, you're still legally responsible for your own tax.
You can contact the HMRC directly with may questions about your Self Assessment tax return. They have also put together an easy-to-understand YouTube playlist answering many Self Assessment tax return questions.
