Self Assessment Penalty Avoidance Support

What this service covers

You get practical support focused on preventing common Self Assessment penalty triggers, with clear actions and deadlines. Depending on your situation, support can include:

• Confirming what you need to file and the relevant HMRC deadlines.
• A clear checklist of the records and figures required (income, expenses, tax deducted, benefits, other income).
• Review of your numbers for completeness and common error points before submission.
• Flags for areas that often cause HMRC queries, such as claims that need evidence.
• Guidance on what to do if information is missing, late, or needs correcting.
• A simple timeline so nothing is left to the last minute.

When this is most useful

This support suits you if you are:

• A sole trader, freelancer or contractor filing your own return and want reassurance it is right.
• Managing multiple income streams (employment, dividends, property, side work) and worried you will miss something.
• Newly self employed or filing a return after a gap.
• Busy and organised, but short on time, so you need a clear plan to avoid last-minute mistakes.

How delivery works

We start by confirming your filing requirements and key dates, then agree what information you need to provide and by when. Your figures and supporting information are then checked for gaps, inconsistencies and high-risk areas before you submit. If anything looks unclear, you get straightforward questions and next steps so issues are resolved early.

What happens after the check

You leave with a clear record of what was filed and what evidence you should keep, in case HMRC asks later. If your circumstances change, you can use the same process to stay ahead of the next return. Where relevant, you can also get suggestions to simplify record keeping for the year ahead.