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Self Assessment online service for software developers

Support and technical specifications for software developers working with the Self Assessment online service.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Published: 1 January 2014
• Last updated: 20 January 2015
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  1. 20 January 2015

     Self Assessment technical support 2015 published.

  2. 1 January 2014

     First published.

For support on current and archived specifications contact the software developers support team by email: SDSTeam@hmrc.gov.uk.

Generic technical specifications

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• Self Assessment technical specifications (2025) for trust and estate returns
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