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The basics of a short tax return

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If your tax affairs are elementary, then you might qualify for what is known as the short tax return. This acts as a four page substitute to your standard form and works a little differently than the ones most of us are used to. If you aren’t overly familiar with these returns, the information we’ve produced below is something you may find useful.

To begin with, they’re distributed to people automatically. One cannot choose to complete a form of this nature, nor can they request it by themselves. HMRC will only send off a short tax return to those who meet the necessary criteria. When these four page forms are sent to you, they shall come with guidance notes to help you in getting to grips with everything.

Generally you qualify for the short return if your taxes are uncomplicated and there is no need to fill in a larger form. Typical examples of those entitled to this option include pensioners, employees, and self-employed individuals with a lower turnover than £30,000. It’s possible for business directors to be allowed one, but this is incredibly rare.

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