If you think you do not need to submit a tax return, for example because all your income is taxed under PAYE and you have no additional tax liability, you can phone HMRC on 0300 200 3310 and ask for the tax return to be withdrawn. If HMRC agrees, this will means that you no longer have to file a return.

When can I stop submitting tax returns?

There is more information on record-keeping for Self Assessment on GOV.UK. The normal rule for the self-employed and those letting property is to keep business records for at least five years from the 31 January submission deadline. For example, records for the 2019/20 tax return should be kept until 31 January 2026.

What happens when you forgot to file your tax return?

Sometimes once you’ve completed and filed your tax return, you remember that you forgot to include a certain income, or claim against an allowable deduction. Knowing how important it is to file an accurate tax return, you decide to resubmit your return with your correction.

Where do I Find my tax returns that have not been filed?

Click on the ‘Returns’ tab at the top of the Efiling screen; Click on the ‘Returns Issued’ tab on the left of the screen; This page will show returns that have been issued but not submitted; It might be the case that you have not submitted a return but it is not showing on this page.

Where do I find outstanding tax returns on eFiling?

On Efiling, you must take the following steps in order to file your outstanding tax returns: Click on the ‘Returns’ tab at the top of the Efiling screen; Click on the ‘Returns Issued’ tab on the left of the screen; This page will show returns that have been issued but not submitted;

How to file an itr12 return on eFiling?

1. THE INCOME TAX WORK PAGE • The Income Tax Work page is displayed when you login to eFiling. It is within this page that you request, complete, save and file your ITR12 return to SARS. • A message will appear informing you that your ITR12 return has been generated and contains the latest information SARS has on record for you.