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:

If you need to contact HMRC

You can get: