HMRC paper self-assessment deadline approaches – should you file your tax return by post?

Most people file their tax return online but there are benefits to completing your self-assessment forms by post

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There are just days left to file a paper self-assessment tax return.

Frozen tax allowances as well as rising wages and asset values have pushed more people into the self-assessment tax trap but while most wait until the 31 January deadline to file their return online, anyone filing a paper tax return needs to send it back to HMRC by 31 October.

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Marc Shoffman
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Marc Shoffman is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in business, personal finance and property. His work has appeared in print and online publications ranging from FT Business to The Times, Mail on Sunday and the i newspaper. He also co-presents the In For A Penny financial planning podcast.