How long must I retain my self-assessment tax records?
HMRC's preferred method of collecting income tax is self-assessment. Individuals who have earned money that HMRC is unaware of, such as earnings from a company, must declare it to HMRC in a self-assessment tax return. Over the course of a tax year, the tax return reveals how much money a person received and from what sources. Several business owners are required to produce a tax return, transmit it to HMRC, and pay any outstanding debts by midnight on the 31st of January each year. Why Should You Use Self-assessment ? If you need to file a self-assessment tax return for a certain tax year, you must first register with HMRC. Individuals must file their first self-assessment tax return for the fiscal year 2021 to 2022, which concluded on 5th April and must be registered with HMRC by 5th October 2022. Individuals who have already registered for self-assessment with HMRC do not need to do so again. Who should participate in a Self-Assessment? If you w...