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HMRC Self Assessment online service

Ch 946.3of 123Personal Tax Software
  1. 1Runs onWeb
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Self-employment supportYes
  4. 4Investment incomeYes
  5. 5Rental incomeYes
  6. 6Mobile accessweb only
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Overview

HMRC Self Assessment online service is ranked #94 of 123 in personal tax software on Specifiction. It runs on Web. There is a free plan.

HMRC Self Assessment online service plans and pricing

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HMRC Self Assessment online service Free Individual returns · not for partnerships, trusts, estates, non-residents or some other specified cases gov.uk · 11 Oct 2026

Compared on personal tax software

Free plan
Yesgov.uk
Self-employment support
Yesgov.uk
Investment income
Yesgov.uk
Rental income
Yesgov.uk
State filing
nonegov.uk
Mobile access
web_onlygov.uk

Facts

Purpose
Self Assessment is HMRC’s system for collecting Income Tax, and people and businesses with other income report it through a tax return.gov.uk · 11 Oct 2026
Who can use it
The online filing service is for self-employed people and people who must send a tax return for other reasons, such as rental income.gov.uk · 11 Oct 2026
Account features
Users can view previous returns, check their details and amount owed, print their tax calculation, and sign up for paperless notifications.gov.uk · 11 Oct 2026
Save and resume
Users can save a return and return to it later instead of completing it in one sitting.gov.uk · 11 Oct 2026
Sign-in requirements
Users need sign-in details and a Unique Taxpayer Reference, and may be asked to prove their identity using photo ID.gov.uk · 11 Oct 2026
Return coverage limit
The service cannot file returns for partnerships, trusts or estates, non-residents, or several other listed situations; HMRC directs those users to commercial software or other forms.gov.uk · 11 Oct 2026
Security
HMRC says online filing is more secure than paper filing and may ask users to prove their identity to keep their details safe.gov.uk · 11 Oct 2026
Guidance
The online return includes help text for sections including self-employment, employment, pensions, property and capital gains.gov.uk · 11 Oct 2026
Software data access
Some compatible commercial Self Assessment software can retrieve PAYE, taxable benefits, self-employed National Insurance and Marriage Allowance details from HMRC with the user’s permission.gov.uk · 11 Oct 2026
Permission controls
Permission for compatible software to access HMRC information lasts 18 months and users can check or withdraw it at any time.gov.uk · 11 Oct 2026
Support
HMRC offers online technical support and phone help for sign-in, registration and submission problems; phone waiting times can be up to 45 minutes.gov.uk · 11 Oct 2026
Welsh language
The online filing service is also available in Welsh.gov.uk · 11 Oct 2026

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