SELF ASSESSMENT ONLINE

Why should I file my own Tax Return online?

HMRC are promoting the use of Self Assessment Online service to file Self Assessment Tax Returns over the Internet.
Filing Self Assessment Tax Returns online is secure, accurate and you will get immediate acknowledgement of receipt, plus you should receive a significantly faster repayment if you are owed money. 

Who can use Self Assessment Online?

Self Assessment Online is available to:

• Individuals who receive a Self Assessment Tax Return (SA100) or Notice to complete a Self
  Assessment Tax Return.
• Partnerships who receive a Self Assessment Tax Return (SA800) or Notice to complete a Self
  Assessment Tax Return.
• Trusts who receive a Self Assessment Tax Return (SA900) or Notice to complete a Self
  Assessment Tax Return.
• Agents on behalf of their clients (who are Individuals, Partnerships or Trusts).

How do clients sign the online Return?

As technology is rapidly evolving in this area HMRC have not been prescriptive about the form of the copy return - it can be an electronic or paper copy: or in the form of the client's signature - it can be an electronic or 'wet' signature.