Final Declarations
This guide explains how to manage final declarations in My Tax Digital. A Final Declaration is the step where you confirm to HMRC that your Self Assessment tax return is complete and accurate for the year.
1. The Final Declarations List
The Final Declarations screen shows all final declaration obligations for the selected tax year. Each entry represents a tax year period you are required to submit a final declaration for.
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Period | The start and end dates of the tax year the declaration covers (e.g. 06/04/18 - 05/04/19). |
| Due | The deadline by which the final declaration must be submitted. |
| Status | Open — not yet submitted. Fulfilled declarations have a received date instead. |
Use the Filters button to filter declarations by status (Open or Fulfilled).
2. Submitting a Final Declaration
Click an Open declaration to begin the final declaration process. This will take you to the Tax Calculations screen where you can trigger an Intent to finalise calculation.
Once HMRC has produced the calculation and you are satisfied with the figures, you can proceed to submit the final declaration. The declaration confirms that all your income, expenses, and other information for the tax year is complete and correct to the best of your knowledge.
Important: Submitting a Final Declaration is a legal commitment. Once submitted, any corrections require an amendment to be filed.
