HMRC Phasing Out Paper Tax Returns from 6 April 2023

As well as moving more and more employer returns online HMRC have announced that they will be phasing out paper self-assessment tax returns and encouraging individuals to file online. From 6 April 2023 individuals under the age of 70 within self-assessment will no longer receive a paper form through the post or be able to download a form from HMRC’s website.

HMRC have written to almost 135,000 taxpayers to let them know of the changes. Anyone whose individual circumstances mean they cannot file online will still have the option to request a form by calling HMRC.

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