With just 100 days left until the Self Assessment online filing deadline of 31 January 2027, now is the ideal time to get your tax return sorted.

The 2025/26 tax year covers income and other relevant financial information from 6 April 2025 to 5 April 2026. If you need to submit a Self Assessment tax return, there is no need to wait until January to get started.

At Elaga Accountancy, we help individuals, landlords, self-employed professionals and taxpayers with more complex financial affairs prepare their Self Assessment tax returns with care and professional attention.

Why File Your Tax Return Early?

Leaving your tax return until the last minute can create unnecessary pressure, particularly if you have multiple income sources or need to gather additional documents.

Filing early can help you:

• Understand your tax position sooner – know how much tax you may owe and plan your finances accordingly.

• Receive any tax refund earlier – if a refund is due, submitting your return sooner can help you receive it sooner.

• Avoid the January rush – give yourself time to resolve missing information and address potential issues.

• Prepare proof of income – an up-to-date tax return may be useful when applying for a mortgage, loan or other financial arrangements.

• Reduce the risk of late filing – allow time for a thorough review before the deadline.

Remember, filing early does not mean you have to pay your tax early. The deadline for paying any tax owed for the 2025/26 tax year is generally 31 January 2027.

Do You Need to Submit a Self Assessment Tax Return?

Your filing obligations depend on your individual circumstances. You may need to submit a return if you have income that has not been fully taxed at source, such as:

• Self-employment or freelance income

• Rental income from property

• Overseas income

• Dividends, savings interest or other taxable investment income

• Capital gains or other income requiring reporting

• Other circumstances that bring you within the Self Assessment system

If your circumstances have changed since your last tax return, it is worth reviewing whether you still need to file. Do not assume that a previous filing obligation automatically continues, or that you no longer need to file simply because your income has changed.

Choosing an Accountant: Cheap and Quick Is Not Always Enough

Preparing a Self Assessment tax return involves more than entering figures into a form and submitting it online.

Even when you appoint an accountant, you remain responsible for your tax return and your tax affairs. Professional assistance does not automatically remove your legal responsibilities.

This is why the quality of the preparation and review process matters.

A service that simply enters figures supplied by a client without examining supporting documents or questioning inconsistencies may leave important issues unresolved. Missing income, incorrectly claimed expenses and incomplete disclosures can create problems later.

At Elaga Accountancy, we believe that a good tax return starts with understanding the client's circumstances, not simply processing the numbers.

Our approach includes:

• Reviewing supporting documents to help identify missing information and potential discrepancies.

• Asking the right questions when figures appear incomplete, inconsistent or unclear.

• Applying professional judgement to the tax treatment of different income sources and expenses.

• Considering your wider tax position, including rental income, overseas income and other relevant circumstances.

• Explaining important points so you can better understand the information being reported in your return.

Our aim is to help you submit a return that is accurate, complete and prepared with appropriate care.

How Accountant Can Help in Self Assessment Tax Return ?

Whether you are filing your first tax return or have been completing Self Assessment for years, getting professional support can make the process more manageable.

Our services can include:

• Assessing your Self Assessment filing requirements

• Assisting with registration and Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) matters, where required

• Preparing your tax return based on the information and documents you provide

• Reviewing income, expenses and relevant supporting records

• Helping you understand your tax calculation and payment obligations

• Submitting your return on your behalf once the necessary checks and authorisation are complete

We aim to provide an efficient, transparent and cost-effective service without overlooking the importance of professional review.

Don't Leave Your Tax Return Until January

Although there are still 100 days to go, the time available can pass quickly, particularly if you need to obtain bank statements, rental records, investment information or documents relating to overseas income.

Our Self Assessment service has limited capacity as the filing deadline approaches. We may need to close our intake for the current filing season once capacity is reached, so we encourage clients to contact us early to confirm availability.

Need help with your 2025/26 Self Assessment tax return?

Contact Elaga Accountancy today to discuss your circumstances, understand what documents you need and find out how we can help you prepare and submit your return ahead of the deadline.

A little preparation now can save a great deal of stress later.

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