When do I need to fill in a Tax Return?

You may be wondering why you have been sent a notice to complete a tax return, or whether or not you should be completing one for the year.

The list below explains when you need to prepare a self assessment, but should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us; 

• You were self employed at any point of the tax year (runs from 6 April to 5 April)
• You received more than £2,500 of un-taxed income for renting property or from un-taxed savings
• You received dividend income of over £5,000 in the year
• Your investment income was £10,000 or more before tax
• You made a profit from selling a second property or shares and owe Capital Gains Tax
• You are a company director
• Your income was more than £50,000 and you or your partner claimed Child benefit
• You received overseas income and need to pay UK tax on it
• You lived abroad and need to pay tax on your UK income
• Your income was over £100,000 for the tax year
• You were trustee of a trust or registered pension scheme
• If HMRC have issued you with a tax return, you must still complete and submit it

If you would like any advice on whether or not you should be completing a Self Assessment, or would like help completing and filing a tax return, please call 0845 303 1144 or email info@coopercurtis.co.uk 

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