Taxing Times

Even if you are not self-employed you may have income to declare

Next Wednesday is not only Halloween, but it is also the last day for you to tell HM Revenue & Customs that you need a tax return form, if you had unexpected income or gains in the tax year that ended last April.

People who, for example, have received large amounts from a one-off sale of windfall shares,
may need to declare them.

Angela Beech, from chartered accountants Blick Rothenberg, explains more.

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Further information:

In Depth: Your tax and benefits

External internet links:

Tax returns/self assessment
HM Revenue & Customs' self assessment helpline is open every day including bank holidays, but not including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, from 8am to 8pm: 0845 900 0444, or from outside the UK [phone].

HMRC: SA100 - Individual Tax Return - forms and guidance

HMRC: Self assessment online

HMRC:Self assessment: Your guide

HMRC: Self assessment common mistakes

HMRC: Self assessment tips

HMRC: Self assessment FAQs

HMRC: Income tax

General tax links

HMRC: Income tax

HMRC: Rates and allowances

Advice Guide: Tax

Advice Guide: Help with tax problems

Tax Aid

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Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW)

Chartered Institute of Taxation