Self-Assessment Tax Returns 2023-24

Course DurationDuration: 60-80 Hours

Course LevelLevel: 4

Number of ExamsCPD Points: 160

CPD

This unit has been accredited by the CPD Certification Service.

Already proficient in bookkeeping and accounting?
Looking to expand your academic/professional portfolio?

Our Self-Assessment Tax Returns course could be the perfect option.

This course is perfect for the practising Bookkeeper or Accountant who would like to offer additional services to their clients.

Accredited by the CPD Certification Service, this course carries 160 CPD points.

Once complete, you will receive the appropriate certification from the CPD Certification Service.

You will receive comprehensive study material containing lessons, examples and activities. You also get six months tutorial support and access to our e-learning platform which contains your assessments.

Course Content

Self-Assessment Tax Returns

Includes

  • Printed Workbook containing lessons, examples and tasks
  • 24/7 Online assessments with instant marking
  • Final assessment with tutor feedback
  • Up to 6 months Award Winning Qualified 1-to-1 tutor support by e-mail and telephone

Course Syllabus

Underpinning Knowledge

  • Duties and Responsibilities of the Bookkeeper / Tax Agent
  • Explain what is meant by the terms: Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax
  • Explain the principles of taxation appropriate to individuals, Sole Traders and Partnerships
  • Identify the main sources of Income and reliefs for an individual
  • Identify the types of returns that may be completed
  • Identify sources of assistance

Entering Details of Personal Income onto a Self-Assessment Return

  • Identify the main sources of personal income
  • Identify the various types of tax reliefs that can be claimed
  • Identify the elements of Employment Income and allowable expenses, and complete the relevant pages
  • Explain the types of Income from property and allowable expenditure and complete the relevant pages

Entering Details of Business Income and Expenditure for Unincorporated Businesses onto the Relevant Returns

  • Identify the returns that need to be completed by sole traders and partners
  • Explain the principle of basis periods applicable to sole traders and partnerships
  • Explain the purpose of, and determine, adjusted trading profits for sole traders and partnerships
  • Explain the purpose of Capital Allowances (Equipment, Motor Vehicles and Other)
  • Identify trading losses for individuals and partnerships
  • Complete the partnership return and the relevant section of the self-assessment return
  • Complete the relevant sections of the self-assessment return
  • Explain the purpose of Simpler Income Tax for the Simplest Small Business and complete the Self-Assessment Return

Chargeable Gains

  • Explain the elements of capital gains tax
  • Apply relief’s deferrals and exemptions
  • Explain the treatment of gains and losses

Calculating Tax and National Insurance Contributions Due and Filing Returns

  • Determine taxable income and tax payable
  • Identify NI Contributions payable
  • Explain the procedure for payment and administration

Foreign Income and Residence Basis

  • Explain how to treat foreign income
  • Explain the criteria for residence and remittance

Duration

Approximately 60 to 80 hours of active study time.

Assessments

No exams are required.

Pricing

£250.00

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