Downloaded return forms will be accepted by HMRC

HMRC will accept copies of the 2023-24 tax return form that have been downloaded and printed from GOV.UK the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group has confirmed.

Until recently the 2024 form on GOV.UK had been marked ‘for reference only’ and HMRC said it would accept a paper tax return form only if it had sent the document to the taxpayer by post.

However as a result of concerns raised by LITRG HMRC has agreed to relax its position and will accept forms printed from its website.

As a result taxpayers wishing to submit a paper return by the 31 October 2024 filing deadline will be able to do so without having to call HMRC to ask it to post a copy.

LITRG achieved a similar concession from HMRC for 2022-23 tax returns and hopes that...