The self assessment deadline for the 21/22 tax year is on the 31 January 2023 so if you haven’t submitted your tax return yet you should set aside some time over the next few weeks so you don’t get a late tax return penalty from HMRC.
If you don’t use an accountant to help you with your tax return you can get some free support from the digital assistant provided by HMRC.
It’s a free government managed online service to help people through the self assessment tax return completion and submission processes.
How does the HMRC digital assistant work?
The digital assistant works by you asking it a question and you’re then served with links to relevant online content.
It’s a quick and easy way to get access to answers to many questions relating to self assessment and submitting tax returns.
One of the main benefits is that the suggested links are generally from .GOV which is a trusted and up to date source of online information.
Saves you making a phone call to HMRC
The digital assistant could give you an answer to your query which means you don’t have to call HMRC which can be a time consuming especially during tax return season.
It might not be able to give you everything you need however is best giving it a try first before trying other options.
You can also use your personal tax account and the HMRC app to find reference numbers and other facts and figures which may be needed to complete your tax return.
The HMRC digital assistant can help with your PAYE enquiries as well along with other types of tax. You can use our guide to the HMRC digital assistant to find out more about how and when you can you use it to help with your tax issues.
