Checklist for Preparing for Self Assessment

Personal Information

  • National Insurance Number
  • Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR)
  • Government Gateway login details
  • Address & contact details (if changed)

Income Details

Employment (if any):

  • P60 from employer(s) – showing total income and tax deducted
  • P45 if you left a job during the yearP11D – for any benefits in kind (e.g. company car, medical insurance)

Self-Employment:

  • Business income (invoices, remittances, turnover summaries)
  • Business expenses (receipts or summary accounts)
  • Mileage logs or flat rate claims (e.g. simplified expenses)
  • Details of any grants received (e.g. SEISS, local authority support)
  • Trading income from platforms (e.g. Etsy, eBay, Fiverr)

Property:

  • Rental income statements
  • Mortgage interest (finance costs)
  • Letting agent statements
  • Repairs, insurance, service charges, etc.

Investments:

  • Bank interest (from personal/business accounts)
  • Dividend income (UK and overseas)
  • Capital gains (sale of shares, crypto, property, etc.)
  • Annual statements from investment platforms (e.g. Trading212, Hargreaves Lansdown)

Pensions:

  • State pension amount (or notification of deferral)
  • Private pension income / drawdowns
  • Pension contributions made (employer/employee/self) – with evidence of gross amount

Other Income:

  • Child Benefit (if income > £50k – for HICBC)
  • Foreign income (salary, property, dividends, etc.)
  • Trust income / settlements
  • Partnership income (and tax references)

Tax Reliefs & Deductions

  • Gift Aid donations (with dates and amounts)
  • Personal pension contributions (grossed-up)
  • Professional fees/subscriptions (e.g. ACCA, GMC)
  • Blind person’s allowance (if applicable)
  • Marriage allowance transfer (if claiming/gifting)
  • Student loan repayments (Plan 1, 2, or 4)

Key Deadlines

31st January: Online filing and payment deadline
31st July: Second payment on account (if applicable)

Important: Late filing penalties start at £100

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