No longer need to do Self Assessment? Whether you’ve stopped being self-employed, your income has fallen below the threshold, or your circumstances have changed, failing to inform HMRC could lead to penalties. Letting HMRC know can save you time, stress, and unnecessary hassle - here’s how to make it official.
How to Tell HMRC You No Longer Need to Complete a Self Assessment Tax Return?
If you no longer need to file a Self Assessment, follow these simple steps to notify HMRC:
Confirm You No Longer Need to File
Before contacting HMRC, ensure that you meet the criteria for not needing to complete a Self Assessment, such as earning below the £1,000 self-employment threshold, ceasing self-employment, or having only PAYE income.
You can check out the list of criteria here.
Notify HMRC Online
You can deregister for self assessment online as it’s the most efficient way:
Log in to your Government Gateway account.
Go to the ‘Self Assessment’ section.
Select the option to stop your Self Assessment and complete the required details, such as your National Insurance number and the date your circumstances changed.
If you need to tell HMRC you’re no longer self-employed, this step ensures they are officially informed.
Use Alternative Methods (If Needed)
If you prefer not to use the online method, you can contact HMRC through other channels:
Phone: Call HMRC’s Self Assessment helpline at 0300 200 3310 or +44 161 931 9070 for outside the UK.
Post: Write to HMRC, including your UTR, National Insurance number, and reason for stopping.
Await Confirmation
After you've informed HMRC, they will review your request. If they agree that you no longer need to file a Self Assessment, they will send you a confirmation letter. It's advisable to keep this letter for your records.
Maintain Records
Even if you're no longer filing Self Assessment tax returns, ensure that HMRC has your current contact information. Also, retain any relevant financial records for at least six years, as you may need them for future reference or if your circumstances change.
What We Think
Telling HMRC you no longer need to file a Self Assessment should be simple, but the process can feel confusing. While the steps are clear, it could be easier with faster confirmations and more guidance from HMRC.
We think HMRC could do more to make this smoother like sending reminders or alerts when someone might not need to file anymore. This would save people time and stress.
Our advice? Don’t delay. The sooner you let HMRC know, the less likely you are to deal with penalties or mistakes later on.
How JAFA Can Help
We know that dealing with HMRC can feel overwhelming, especially when processes like notifying them about your Self Assessment status aren’t as straightforward as they should be. That’s why, we’re here to simplify your tax management.
JAFA Accountancy can monitor your finances, so you’ll know when you may no longer need to file a Self Assessment. With proactive alerts and updates, you’ll always stay in control.
Whether it’s understanding your tax obligations or ensuring HMRC gets the information they need, JAFA makes the process faster, clearer, and hassle-free.
Contact our expert accountants in Birmingham, UK, either by booking a FREE discovery call or calling us on +44 121 227 6277.
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