Self Assessment Tax Return Services

Whether you're a landlord, company director, sole trader or have additional sources of income, we help make Self Assessment simpler and ensure your tax return is submitted correctly and on time.

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Who Needs to Complete a
Self Assessment Tax Return?

Completing a Self Assessment tax return isn't just for the self-employed. Many individuals are required to submit a return because of the type of income they receive, their employment status or because HMRC has asked them to file one. If any of the following apply to you, you may need to complete a Self Assessment tax return:

Landlord Income

If you rent out property to tenants, you'll need to report the income and related expenses.

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Overseas Income

You may need to file if you earn income from overseas employment, pensions, property or investments.

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Director / Dividend Income

If you're a company director or receive dividends from a limited company, you may need to declare this.

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Self-employed

If you run your own business or work for yourself as a sole trader, you'll usually need to complete a return.

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Capital Gains Tax

You must report and pay tax on any gains when you sell property, shares or other assets.

Untaxed Income

This includes income such as savings interest, trust income or state benefits that isn't taxed automatically.

HMRC Notice to File

If HMRC has asked you to complete a Self Assessment tax return, you must do so by the deadline.

High Income Earners

If your total income is over £100,000 in the tax year, you may need to register and file a return.

Not sure whether you need to file a tax return?

We can assess your circumstances, explain your obligations and ensure everything is submitted accurately and on time.

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Landlord Tax Returns

Many landlords are required to complete a Self Assessment tax return to report rental income and claim allowable expenses. Whether you own a single buy-to-let property or a larger property portfolio, accurate reporting is essential to remain compliant with HMRC and minimise the risk of unnecessary tax.

 

We can help landlords with:

 

  • Rental income reporting
  • Allowable expenses and tax reliefs
  • Joint ownership income calculations
  • Furnished Holiday Let considerations (where applicable)
  • Capital Gains Tax reporting following property disposals
  • Guidance on upcoming Making Tax Digital requirements for landlords

 

We provide practical advice throughout the year, helping landlords understand their tax responsibilities, maintain accurate records and prepare their Self Assessment tax returns with confidence.

Self Assessment for Overseas Income
If you receive overseas income or need to disclose foreign income to HMRC, it’s important to ensure the correct information is reported through your Self Assessment tax return.

We assist with:

 

  • Overseas rental income
  • Foreign interest and dividends
  • Overseas employment or pension income
  • Corrections to previously submitted tax returns
  • HMRC enquiries relating to offshore income
  • Worldwide Disclosure Facility (WDF) disclosures where required

 

Our role is to ensure the correct information is reported while helping clients understand their obligations and deal with HMRC correspondence where required.

Company Directors & Dividend Income
Many company directors are required to submit annual Self Assessment tax returns alongside their limited company obligations.

We assist directors with:

 

  • Salary and dividend reporting
  • Director’s Loan Account considerations
  • Benefits in kind reporting
  • Additional personal income sources
  • Guidance on upcoming tax payment obligations
Company Directors & Dividend Income
Self-Employed Individuals
Self-Employed Individuals
We support sole traders and self-employed individuals with all aspects of their Self Assessment obligations, including reporting trading income, reviewing allowable expenses, calculating profits and understanding potential tax liabilities.

Whether you’re newly self-employed or have been trading for years, professional support can help keep your tax affairs organised and reduce last-minute filing pressures.

Some of the Self Assessment Issues We See Most Often

Many people contact us because they are experiencing:

  • Late or overdue tax returns
  • Missing records or information
  • HMRC letters and notices
  • Uncertainty over allowable expenses
  • Rental income reporting concerns
  • Dividend and director income queries
  • Foreign income reporting requirements
  • Capital Gains Tax reporting issues
  • Previous filing mistakes

 

Many of these issues can be resolved more easily when addressed early. Whether you’re filing for the first time, correcting a previous return, or responding to HMRC correspondence, we can help you understand your position and move forward with confidence.

Book a Free Initial Consultation

Not sure whether you need to file a tax return or how to respond to an HMRC letter?

Book a session via Calendly and get personalized guidance to grow your business.

Professional Support Beyond Tax Return Filing

Preparing your tax return is only part of the service. We take the time to understand your circumstances, identify relevant tax considerations and help you stay prepared for upcoming deadlines and liabilities.

Where questions arise, you have a reliable point of contact who understands your tax affairs and can provide practical guidance based on your circumstances.

Our aim is to make managing your tax affairs straightforward and organised, giving you greater clarity over your position and more time to focus on your personal or business priorities.

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GhumanT

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I've been using RAIMS Accountants in Manchester for VAT and general company accounting and honestly it's made things a lot easier.

I'm not an expert with VAT stuff, so I needed someone who could just deal with it properly without me constantly worrying about deadlines or HMRC issues...

MB UK

★★★★★

Excellent service covering limited company accounts, corporation tax, VAT returns, bookkeeping, payroll, CIS returns and refunds, self assessment, personal tax, business start-up support, company formation, and UTR number applications...

UmairaliT

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Needed help with Ltd company accounts, Corporation Tax and Companies House filings after becoming frustrated with my previous accountant taking ages to respond. RAIMS Accountants have been much easier to deal with and everything now feels properly organised...

How Our Self Assessment Service Works

A simple, clear process:

Initial Review

We look at your income sources, records and HMRC requirements.

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Information Collection

You provide the documents we need — we give you a clear checklist.

Tax Return Preparation

We prepare your return accurately, identify any available reliefs or allowances, and calculate your tax liability.

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Review & Approval

You review the draft return before anything is submitted.

Submission to HMRC

We file your return and confirm everything has been submitted correctly.

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Year-Round Support

We’re here for questions, tax planning and HMRC correspondence whenever you need us.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your circumstances and income sources. We can help determine whether a return is required.
Yes. We prepare and submit Self Assessment tax returns on behalf of clients.
Yes. We regularly assist clients who have missed filing deadlines.
Many landlords are required to report rental income through Self Assessment.
Yes. We assist company directors with salary, dividend and other personal income reporting.
Yes. We can review previous submissions, identify any issues and, where appropriate, prepare and submit amendments to HMRC.
Yes. We can assist with HMRC correspondence relating to Self Assessment matters.
The documents required will depend on your circumstances but may include P60s, dividend statements, rental income records, self-employment income, bank interest certificates, pension information and details of any capital gains. We provide a simple checklist to make the process straightforward.

Let's Make Self Assessment Simpler

Whether you’re filing for the first time, catching up on overdue returns, reporting rental income or managing director dividends, we’re here to help.