HMRC is reminding Lanarkshire residents the countdown to the Self-Assessment deadline has begun – with less than 100 days to go.
But there is still time to thoroughly prepare and file an accurate tax return by January 31.
You can access online support by searching “help with Self Assessment” on GOV.UK.
More than 12 million people need to file a tax return for the 2023 to 2024 tax year and pay any tax owed by the deadline.
HMRC has produced a series of YouTube videos to help people complete their return and a step-by-step guide to check what customers need to do to file their first tax return.
Lanarkshire customers who are unsure if they need to file a tax return can visit GOV.UK to check if they need to send a Self-Assessment tax return.
Anyone who is new to Self-Assessment needs to register to receive their Unique Taxpayer Reference before they can send a tax return for the 2023 to 2024 tax year.
People who no longer need to file a tax return should tell HMRC as soon as possible to avoid any penalties.
Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s director general for customer services, said: “The countdown to the Self-Assessment deadline has begun but there is still time to thoroughly prepare and file an accurate tax return.
“You can access online help and support to help you file via on GOV.UK.”
HMRC has produced two videos explaining how customers can go online and stop Self-Assessment if they are self-employed and those who are not self-employed.
The organisation recommends that anyone who regularly sell goods or provides a service through an online platform to find out more about selling online and paying taxes.
The information on GOV.UK will help them decide if their activity should be treated as a trade and if they need to complete a Self-Assessment tax return.
Criminals use emails, phone calls and texts to try to steal information and money from taxpayers.
So, before sharing their personal or financial details, people should search “HMRC tax scams” on GOV.UK to access a checklist to help them decide if the contact they have received is a scam.
People should never share their HMRC login information with anyone. Someone could use them to steal from them or claim benefits or a refund in their name.
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