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Your UK Personal Tax Return – What You Need to Provide

August 29, 2025

Your UK Personal Tax Return – What You Need to Provide

Preparing your UK personal tax return involves gathering records from across your financial affairs. This page explains what we need from you - and how to send it to us securely.

What You Need to Provide

Below you’ll find quick links to our detailed guides for the main categories of income, plus a checklist of other information you’ll need to provide.

Once you’ve gathered everything, you can securely upload your documents using our online form  - see the section below for easy access.

📤 Upload Your Tax Return Information HERE

Make this your first step!

Please upload all your tax documents securely so we can prepare your return efficiently and help avoid HMRC delays.

✅ Supplying everything at once helps us complete your return efficiently and minimise HMRC queries.

Key Areas with Detailed Guides

  • Self-Employment Records

See what you need to provide for your self employment income here

  • Employment Income Documents

See which employment income documents you should provide here

  • Rental Income Documents

See what to provide for your rental income here

Other Income and Information

  • Capital Gains

Records of disposals of shares, property, cryptoassets, or other investments.

  • Pensions & Benefits

State pension, private pensions, lump sum withdrawals, and details of any state benefits.

  • Reliefs & Allowances

Evidence of pension contributions, Gift Aid donations, and investment relief certificates (EIS, SEIS, VCT).

  • Other Income

Trust or estate income, freelance or consultancy work, or other irregular sources.

  • Residency & Overseas

Number of days in and out of the UK, overseas income, pensions, property, and bank accounts.

  • UK and Foreign Income

You must provide details of all income and gains worldwide, not just UK sources—even if the income was not brought into the UK.

Other Documents

Copies of last year’s return (if not already provided), HMRC correspondence, and details of tax already paid.

Work-from-Home Allowance

If we already prepare your company accounts, we may hold this information.
If not, please complete the following calculator so we can claim the correct allowance:

Complete the Home Working Allowance Calculator

Upload Your Documents

Once you’ve gathered everything, please upload your documents securely using our online form:

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