As the old adage goes, there are two certainties in life – death and taxes – so for the many self -employed artists and practitioners out there who are required to complete their tax return by 31 January, you may find the following links useful.
Those completing online tax returns should register as soon as possible in order to meet the deadline.
To view the HMRC online registration section, visit www.hmrc.gov.uk.
To kick off, consumer experts Which? compiled a 60 second guide to self assessment and tax returns
www.which.co.uk/news/2013/01/60-second-guide-to-self-assessment-tax-returns-307953/
The Guardian Money section has www.theguardian.com/money/2013/jan/12/filling-in-tax-return-common-mistakes
www.theguardian.com/money/2013/jan/12/self-assessment-10-things-you-can-claim-for
and Money Saving Expert
www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/banking/2013/01/hurry-to-avoid-a-100-self-assessment-tax-fine
are also useful websites offering tax resources.
Advice organisations can also help:
Citizens Advice
www.adviceguide.org.uk/nireland/tax_ni/tax_how_to_pay_income_tax_e/tax_returns.html
TaxAid
taxaid.org.uk/
The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group
www.litrg.org.uk/
all offer advice and information on Tax issues.
