{"id":878,"date":"2025-12-25T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tax2u.co.uk\/blog\/?p=878"},"modified":"2025-12-18T12:25:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T12:25:47","slug":"who-actually-needs-to-file-a-self-assessment-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tax2u.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/12\/25\/who-actually-needs-to-file-a-self-assessment-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Who actually needs to file a Self Assessment this year?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unsure if Self Assessment applies to you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the most common questions we hear at <strong>Tax2u<\/strong>. Every year, many taxpayers assume they don\u2019t need to file, only to receive a letter from HMRC later saying otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the <strong>2024-2025 tax year<\/strong>, Self Assessment applies to more people than just sole traders. Employees, contractors, landlords, and directors may also need to file. The aim of this guide is simple: help you understand where you stand and what to do next, calmly and early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re unsure, checking now is always easier than fixing things close to the deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Self-employed or freelance? You almost certainly need to file<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were <strong>self-employed<\/strong> or worked as a <strong>sole trader<\/strong> and earned more than <strong>\u00a31,000<\/strong> during the 2024\u20132025 tax year, HMRC requires a Self Assessment tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Freelancers and consultants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Side income or second jobs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online sellers and digital creators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone invoicing clients directly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll need to report your income, claim allowable expenses, and calculate any tax due. If you\u2019re newly self-employed, you\u2019ll also need a <strong>UTR number<\/strong>, which must be registered for in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2u.co.uk\/tax-return\/self-assessment\">Tax2u\u2019s Self Assessment service supports sole traders from registration through to submission, so nothing is missed.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CIS contractors still need to submit a tax return<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you work in construction under the <strong>Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)<\/strong>, tax is usually deducted before you\u2019re paid. However, this does <strong>not<\/strong> replace Self Assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You still need to file if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019re a CIS subcontractor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax was deducted by contractors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want to claim a refund on overpaid tax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many CIS workers are due refunds but miss out simply because they don\u2019t submit a return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2u.co.uk\/tax-return\/cis\">Tax2u helps CIS contractors prepare accurate returns and reclaim any tax they\u2019re owed.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employed but earning extra income? Self Assessment may apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you\u2019re taxed through PAYE, you may still need to file a tax return if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Earned over <strong>\u00a3100,000<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Had freelance or side income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paid the High Income Child Benefit Charge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claimed certain tax reliefs or expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Received foreign income<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If HMRC issues a <strong>notice to file<\/strong>, you must submit a return, even if you believe no tax is due.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Landlords and property owners usually need to file<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you received income from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UK rental property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letting out a room (above the Rent a Room threshold)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overseas property<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">then Self Assessment is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll need to declare rental income and allowable expenses, following HMRC\u2019s current property tax rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Company directors and other income sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re likely required to file if you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A company director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receiving dividends above the allowance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earning significant savings or investment income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buying, selling, or holding crypto assets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These areas are closely monitored by HMRC, and incorrect reporting can lead to penalties or enquiries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What information do you need to prepare?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting organised early avoids last-minute pressure. Most returns require:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UTR number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Insurance number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Income records (invoices, CIS statements, payslips)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank interest statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expense records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>P60 or P45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2u.co.uk\/dashboard\/login\">You can securely upload documents through Tax2u\u2019s document upload service, saving time and emails.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Self Assessment deadlines for 2024-2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep these dates in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>5 October 2025<\/strong> &#8211; Register for Self Assessment (new filers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>31 January 2026<\/strong> &#8211; Online filing deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>31 January 2026<\/strong> &#8211; Tax payment deadline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Late filing can trigger automatic penalties, even if no tax is owed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens if you don\u2019t file?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ignoring Self Assessment can result in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a3100 late filing penalty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily penalties after three months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interest on unpaid tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HMRC compliance checks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once penalties start, they are harder to remove than prevent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick check: do you need to file?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You likely need Self Assessment if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Earned income outside PAYE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Were self-employed or a contractor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Received rental, dividend, or foreign income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Received a notice to file from HMRC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If any apply, action is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A simple next step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self Assessment doesn\u2019t have to be stressful. 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