self assessment for 24-25 when to register 1st time user

[steveo3002]

will need to to submit a self assessment for 2024 -25 , i believe due by 31st jan 2026

the gov site for registering is mentioning 23-34 due by 31st jan which doesnt apply to me

should i wait untill 1st feb 25 to register ? i dont want to register early and have to do one for 23-24 as it doesnt apply to me

[Cats_pyjamas]

I 'think' you're a year early. How can you self assess before the fy has ended.

[Eric Mc]

You can notify HMRC NOW to let them know that you will need to submit a Self Assessment tax retturn for 2024/25.

HMRC will issue you with a Self Asessment Tax Reference (SATR) and will send you a letter some time after 5 April 2025 reminding you that you will need to submit the tax return by 31 January 2026.

[steveo3002]

so register feb 2025 and assessment due before 31st jan 26 ?

[Eric Mc]

See my reply above. You can notify HMRC now.

The rules actually say that you should notify HMRC as soon as you are aware that you will need to start completing Self Assessment tax returns.

[steveo3002]

ok yes then i would like to notify them

all i get when i google for self assessment is a link that questions did you earn this n that and so on asking for 23-24

how /where do i start this notification without getting on the hook for 23-24

thank you

[steveo3002]

am i searching the wrong things ? been trying "register self assessment "

where /how do i notify and get the ball rolling ?

[Catz]

Have you got a govt gateway account set up?
When you’re on the check how to register page on the gov website bypass the link that says “check if you need to register” and just hit “start now” which appears to bypass the question about 23/24 income.

Maybe worth a read https://www.xero.com/uk/guides/how-to-create-gover...

[steveo3002]

nothing so far , will have a look

so if i register now /today will i be asked what year i wish to start?

[steveo3002]

start now is leading to the same 23-24 stuff /questions

maybe register for gateway now , then self assessment between 1st feb and oct 25 ?

Edited by steveo3002 on Saturday 7th December 12:59

[Catz]

Not sure what page you’re looking at but “start now” on this link bypasses the income question.
https://www.gov.uk/register-for-self-assessment

You will need a govt gateway account before you’re able to register though.

Just as well you’ve plenty time to figure it out.

[steveo3002]

will do the gateway now then

2nd page on your link says

. Did you send a tax return last year?
The last tax year started on 6 April 2022 and ended on 5 April 2023.

suggesting im wanting to do this year 23-24?

[Catz]

steveo3002 said:

will do the gateway now then

2nd page on your link says

. Did you send a tax return last year?
The last tax year started on 6 April 2022 and ended on 5 April 2023.

suggesting im wanting to do this year 23-24?

It’s just a question to see if you’re already registered or a first timer.

Just hit “No I’m registering for the first time” then “Next step” which take you to a page where there’s a link to “business tax account”. If you follow that link it takes you to the govt gateway page where I think you can create your gateway account.