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HMRC Self Assessment online service
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- Oct 11, 2026read on
What HMRC Self Assessment online service costs
- HMRC Self Assessment online service Free
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- Account featuresUsers can view previous returns, check their details and amount owed, print their tax calculation, and sign up for paperless notifications. · gov.uk, Oct 11, 2026
- Free planYes · gov.uk, Sep 22, 2026
- GuidanceThe online return includes help text for sections including self-employment, employment, pensions, property and capital gains. · gov.uk, Oct 11, 2026
- Investment incomeYes · gov.uk, Sep 22, 2026
- Mobile accessweb_only · gov.uk, Sep 22, 2026
- Permission controlsPermission for compatible software to access HMRC information lasts 18 months and users can check or withdraw it at any time. · gov.uk, Oct 11, 2026
- Rental incomeYes · gov.uk, Sep 22, 2026
- Return coverage limitThe service cannot file returns for partnerships, trusts or estates, non-residents, or several other listed situations; HMRC directs those users to commercial software or other forms. · gov.uk, Oct 11, 2026
- Save and resumeUsers can save a return and return to it later instead of completing it in one sitting. · gov.uk, Oct 11, 2026
- SecurityHMRC says online filing is more secure than paper filing and may ask users to prove their identity to keep their details safe. · gov.uk, Oct 11, 2026
- Self-employment supportYes · gov.uk, Sep 22, 2026
- Sign-in requirementsUsers need sign-in details and a Unique Taxpayer Reference, and may be asked to prove their identity using photo ID. · gov.uk, Oct 11, 2026
- Software data accessSome compatible commercial Self Assessment software can retrieve PAYE, taxable benefits, self-employed National Insurance and Marriage Allowance details from HMRC with the user’s permission. · gov.uk, Oct 11, 2026
- State filingnone · gov.uk, Sep 22, 2026
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