Many people try to complete their own self assessment themselves, or in house in the case of corporations. However, it is vitally important that you seek assistance any time you may have a question about your self assessment forms. Even the slightest mistake can cost you a lot of money. With the merger of Inland Revue and HM Customs, there are a lot more tax enquiries taking place. If you are the subject of a tax enquiry, and you have made a mistake on your self assessment, you will not only owe additional taxes but will have to pay hefty fines as well.

There are many ways that you can get help with your tax self assessment. You can, of course, go to the HMRC for information and assistance with filling out the forms and getting answers to questions about tax law. This information is available by phone or over the internet, as well as through the publication of several tax law pamphlets. However, your best option is typically to go to a tax consultancy. While the HMRC can give you information, a tax consultancy can give you actual tax advice. This is often the better way to go, because you may find ways to save money on your taxes legally, whereas answers given by the government HMRC will likely leave you paying more money.