Self Assessment tax returns
How to get help
Find out what support is available to help you fill in your tax return and understand more about Self Assessment. You can also find out what to do if you need extra support.
Help filling in your Self Assessment tax return
There is help text throughout the online tax return that gives information on completing each section.
You can also find guidance to help you understand and fill in the sections of your Self Assessment tax return.
For example, there are sections on:
- self-employment
- employment
- pensions
- other UK income
- property
- capital gains
If you complete a paper tax return, there are guidance notes you can download to help you.
Understanding Self Assessment
You can use HMRC email updates, videos and webinars for Self Assessment to find more guidance on Self Assessment, such as:
- if you’re filling in your Self Assessment tax return for the first time
- understanding your Self Assessment statement
- how to budget for your Self Assessment tax bill
- using the HMRC app to make a payment
- setting up a Time to Pay arrangement
You can also use HMRC’s digital assistant to ask questions about Self Assessment.
If you need extra support
If your health condition or personal circumstances make it difficult when you contact HMRC, you can:
- appoint someone to fill in and send your tax return, for example an accountant, friend or relative
- get help from HMRC’s extra support team
If you need to contact HMRC
You can get: