Expert tips for filing your first self-assessment tax return – and how to do better next year

The deadline for filing a self-assessment tax return is today, leaving some short of time for getting details and paperwork together and get their tax bills paid - particularly for those doing a return for the first time.

While it is undoubtedly a time-consuming task if you have several sections to complete, it’s also a useful exercise for getting a clearer picture of where your finances really are - particularly for sole traders or freelancers. Many other individuals or businesses may need to file a return too - here’s how to check if that’s you.