Why a return may be needed
You may have received a notice to file or started receiving income outside a regular salary. The need for a return depends on your circumstances. If HMRC has asked you to file, keep the notice and make its date clear when contacting us.
Information to gather
Gather the relevant income statements, transaction records and details of changes during the year. Income with tax already deducted can still be part of the overall picture. Tell us about property, trading or investment activity rather than assuming it is outside the return.
Reviewing the return
The review should establish that the figures reflect your records and that outstanding questions are resolved. You should understand the return prepared on your behalf. Stour Business Partners can discuss the preparation and filing work you need.
When another page is more specific
If the main issue is business income, rental records or an overdue filing, the linked pages provide a more specific starting point. They are related parts of the tax discussion, not reasons to create a separate return for every income source.
Your questions, answered.
Can one return include several income sources?
Yes. A personal return can bring together different sources of income and other relevant information.
What if I am unsure whether a return is needed?
Describe the circumstances and any HMRC correspondence so the requirement can be checked.
Can I ask about a prior year?
Yes. Provide the year involved, any previous return and an explanation of what needs reviewing.