Self Assessment taxpayers are being advised by HMRC to register now to be able to send their 2009/10 tax return online before the 31 January 2011 deadline.

Any outstanding 2009/10 Self Assessment returns must now be completed online as the 31 October paper-filing deadline has passed.

If you’re completing your return online for the first time, you’ll first need to register for online filing. You’ll immediately get a User ID, and an Activation Code will be posted to you. Once you’ve activated your account, you can complete your tax return online.

HMRC are advising that it’s important to register as early as possible as it can take up to seven working days to receive your Activation Code and January is normally very busy.

The alternative is to appoint an accountant to complete your tax return as most will have software that can file tax returns online.

Please contact us for more information.