Doing The Tax Return Yourself

**shelly04** · 10-08-2011, 02:39 PM

Hi Guys,

Just wondered if anyone had a step by step guide to filling your own tax return, was going to try it myself.

Thanks

**stinkycaterpillar** · 10-08-2011, 02:48 PM

If you register with HMRC and do it online it's really easy and takes you through each bit. Don't leave it till the last minute though as they have to send you an access code.

hth

**Rubybubbles** · 10-08-2011, 03:20 PM

I do mine online, it's very simple

agree about the code though! I always misplace mine

**miffy** · 10-08-2011, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by shelly04

Hi Guys,

Just wondered if anyone had a step by step guide to filling your own tax return, was going to try it myself.

Thanks

Keep accurate records of your income and expenditure (write down what you've spent when you spend it or you might forget!)

Do it monthly - don't leave it until the end of the tax year!

This is what I promise I'll do each year but never do!

Miffy xx

**Fairy Tanya** · 11-08-2011, 03:39 PM

Hi,
just wondering
where do you get the access code??
do you ring them, or email them?
is there a link that takes you to an application?
I got my UTR number the other week, what do I do next to start filling in my tax assessment form?? as I was not aware that you would have to apply for an access code.
Tanya

**Mamma4Ya** · 12-08-2011, 07:26 AM

The new short tax form is now so much easier and the online form even better.

I did mine in April and had their reply back in May, so now I dont have to worry about it.

**Fairy Tanya** · 12-08-2011, 04:59 PM

Just donwnloaded the short tax form. but was wondering where you get this access code to do it online from ???
Thanks Tanya

**Mollymop** · 12-08-2011, 06:46 PM

All I gotta say is ... it's really EASY!!! So don't be afraid of it

**Carol M** · 13-08-2011, 06:52 AM

Originally Posted by Fairy Tanya

Just donwnloaded the short tax form. but was wondering where you get this access code to do it online from ???
Thanks Tanya

you need to speak to HMRC and they will send you the code.
I received a plastic credit card size thing with my access code on and have stuck it to the inside of my box file with accounts in so I don't lose it

You use the same code year after year so when you get it filing online is pretty straight forward.
Carol x