A Self Assessment Tax Return can be a daunting challenge, it can also be a time consuming and frustrating experience for even the most established contractor. In addition to our core service,
Filetravel offers to all its contractors the opportunity to have their income tax return completed by our tax accountants.

To qualify for a 50% discount on our standard charge per tax return of £100 plus VAT you need to have

• Been a Filetravel member in the relevant tax year.
• Completed a Self Assessment Tax Return questionnaire and provided Filetravel with the relevant information within the set time frames

If you haven't completed a self assessment tax return questionnaire you can find a copy in the download section of our members area

Self Assessment Tax Return Important Dates

If you are required to fill in a Tax Return it will be for the current year, for example in 2008 tax returns are being filled for the tax year ending 5th April 2008.

30th September

If you want to file your own return and let HMRC calculate the tax , then you must provide them with all the relevant information before this date. If you miss the 30th September deadline then you are responsible for calculating your own tax and sending this information to HMRC.

31st January

If you miss this deadline yourself, or don't instruct Filetravel to act on your behalf, an immediate fine of £100 is charged by HMRC for missing this deadline.

Penalties for the late filing of a tax return do extend further. A surcharge of 5% of the tax liability will apply on any amount not paid by the 28th of February and a further 5% if not paid by July of the following year. Interest on the amount (6%) is also payable on penalties and surcharges that are paid in arrears.

If you have any other questions in regard to Self Assessment Tax Returns, please contact one of our compliance team on 0845 075 8877, or e-mail compliance@filetravel.co.uk