{"id":25803,"date":"2023-05-15T09:26:57","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T08:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/?p=25803"},"modified":"2026-01-21T16:09:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:09:15","slug":"taxscouts-vs-hmrc-self-assessment-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/platform\/taxscouts-vs-hmrc-self-assessment-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Taxfix vs HMRC Self Assessment: what\u2019s the difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What\u2019s the difference between Taxfix and HMRC? Good question. We\u2019re probably the answer you\u2019re looking for\u2026 but let\u2019s compare to make sure as we\u2019re pretty biased.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- .c-body -->\n\n<div class=\"b-highlight-mini m-nude m-align-left\">\n    <div class=\"b-block-body\">\n        <p><strong>Here\u2019s what you need to know before getting your Self Assessment tax return filed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd75\ufe0f\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<a href=\"#what-is-hmrc\">What is HMRC?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udcbb<a href=\"#what-is-taxscouts\">What is Taxfix?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc6b<a href=\"#who-needs-to-file\">Who needs to file a Self Assessment?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udfca\u200d\u2640\ufe0f<a href=\"#how-it-works-hmrc\">How does filing with HMRC work?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83e\uddd8\u200d\u2640\ufe0f<a href=\"#how-it-works-taxscouts\">How does filing with Taxfix work?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83e\udd3c\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<a href=\"#main-differences\">What are the main differences between the two?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd7a<a href=\"#why-taxscouts\">Why choose a service like Taxfix?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .b-highlight-mini -->\n\n<div class=\"c-body\">\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-hmrc\">What is HMRC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/hmrc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HMRC<\/a> stands for His Majesty\u2019s Revenue and Customs and they\u2019re \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/hm-revenue-customs\/about#:~:text=We%20are%20the%20UK's%20tax,individuals%20with%20targeted%20financial%20support.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the UK\u2019s tax, payments, and customs authority<\/a>\u201d. They take money that\u2019s owed to them and distribute it amongst public services, schemes, and those who get targeted financial support\ud83d\udcb0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What taxes do they collect?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>HMRC collect taxes like <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/income-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Income Tax<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/capital-gains-tax-cgt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Capital Gains Tax<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/inheritance-tax-iht\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inheritance Tax<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/company-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Corporation Tax<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/vat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VAT<\/a> and lots, <em>lots<\/em> more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does your tax return end up with them?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because one of their main jobs is to collect tax, HMRC is also the collector of tax returns. A grand position, right? No matter who prepares your tax return (personal, company, or otherwise), they all end up with HMRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HMRC have an online Self Assessment service which you can use to file your tax return. In theory, it\u2019s simple to do, but we\u2019ll get into the details of this later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-taxscouts\">What is Taxfix?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hey, that\u2019s us\ud83d\udc4b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/self-assessment-tax-returns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We\u2019ll sort and file your tax return for you<\/a>, so you don\u2019t need to bother with the stress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxfix is the name and revolutionising personal tax preparation is the game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the Taxfix secret?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We automate the process and cut out boring, long-winded admin that comes with prepping and filing tax returns \ud83c\udf5d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admin takes up the majority of the time when filing a tax return. Our platform allows accountants to focus on the actual maths and saves them hours of work. Quick, efficient and correct tax returns &#8211; music to our ears!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What else does Taxfix offer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer professional <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/tax-advice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tax advice<\/a> from an accredited accountant to help you make sense of your tax situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/platform\/taxscouts-tax-returns-vs-tax-advice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Choose which one makes sense for you<\/a>. Or you can <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/tax-accountant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bundle the tax return and tax advice<\/a> services into one and save some cash \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-needs-to-file\">Who needs to file a Self Assessment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Great question!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone needs to file a tax return. If you\u2019re an employee, you\u2019ll receive a payslip every month. This means you\u2019re paying your taxes automatically through your salary to HMRC via <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/paye\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PAYE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some people who we sort tax returns for at Taxfix:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Self-employed<\/td><td>CIS (construction workers)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>First-time filers<\/td><td>High earners<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Investors (crypto, stocks, property)<\/td><td>Landlords<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Expats<\/td><td>Couriers, riders, or drivers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Freelancers &amp; contractors<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/the-tax-basics\/am-i-due-a-tax-rebate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tax relief\/refund claims<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re new to self-employment, you picked up a lucrative <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/side-gig\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">side hustle<\/a>, you started investing or you\u2019ve earned any other untaxed income, you\u2019ll need to let HMRC know.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- .c-body -->\n\n<div class=\"b-highlight-mini m-blue m-align-left\">\n    <div class=\"b-block-body\">\n        <p><strong>The general rule is:<\/strong> if you\u2019re earning untaxed money and HMRC don\u2019t know, you need to let them know.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019ll find out anyway and you\u2019ll more than likely be hit with some hefty fines. Ouch!<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .b-highlight-mini -->\n\n<div class=\"c-body\">\n\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- .c-body -->\n\n<div class=\"b-highlight-mini m-mint m-align-left\">\n    <div class=\"b-block-body\">\n        <p><strong>Here are some situations that indicate you might need to file a tax return:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You have untaxed income<!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/li>\n<li>You want to claim a tax refund<!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/li>\n<li>HMRC tells you to submit one<!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/li>\n<li>You qualify for benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .b-highlight-mini -->\n\n<div class=\"c-body\">\n\n\n\n\n<p>And many, many more. Get all the details <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/self-assessment-basics\/who-needs-to-file-a-tax-return\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> and avoid HMRC\u2019s fines and penalty fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-it-works-hmrc\">How does filing with HMRC work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With HMRC it\u2019s free to file (woohoo) but it can get complicated (sob) and confusing (double sob).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/self-assessment-basics\/government-gateway-replacement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Government Gateway account<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/self-assessment-tax-returns\/sending-return\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for Self Assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request your UTR number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start preparing your tax return&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>HMRC doesn&#8217;t make it an easy process, so expect to find the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lack of clarity and relatable language throughout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A long and boring process (to get to the point)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A hard time deciphering which sections are relevant to you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little help to understand the calculation of your tax bill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lots of jargon for simple requests&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An online portal that isn&#8217;t intuitive <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-it-works-taxscouts\">How does filing with Taxfix work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s quite a bit different from HMRC. Namely, it\u2019s straightforward, jargon-free and costs a small, fixed fee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll still need to register for Self Assessment and request your UTR number from HMRC (although we now offer that in our Plus plan!) but then you switch over to our <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/platform\/taxscouts-reviews-reasons-customers-love-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">well-loved platform &#8211; according to our users<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You start by selecting the tax return plan that best fits your needs &#8211; we walk you through some simple questions. Then you\u2019ll need to add your documents, like your <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/p60\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">P60<\/a> and your income and expenses spreadsheet, for your accountant.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you pay the fixed fee, starting from \u00a3119, and get matched with an accredited accountant who will start to prepare your tax return for you to approve. Once approved, they\u2019ll file it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve got even more details on our <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/tax-returns-platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">easy-to-use platform here<\/a>, which shows you how it works step-by-step.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/25Q3_Rebrand_Generic_Lifestyle_EN_20.png\" width=\"1280\" height=\"857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/25Q3_Rebrand_Generic_Lifestyle_EN_20-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/25Q3_Rebrand_Generic_Lifestyle_EN_20-1024x686.png 1024w, https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/25Q3_Rebrand_Generic_Lifestyle_EN_20-768x514.png 768w, https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/25Q3_Rebrand_Generic_Lifestyle_EN_20.png 1280w\" class=\"wp-block-image__media\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1000px) 768px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"main-differences\">What are the main differences between the two?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The platforms differ quite a bit but <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/platform\/taxscouts-reviews-reasons-customers-love-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to our users on Trustpilot<\/a>, it\u2019s easy to see who the real winner is. Let\u2019s get into some of the main differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-white-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Taxfix<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>HMRC<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>How intuitive is the platform?<\/td><td>Simple, straightforward, logical<\/td><td>Not very &#8211; it gets long-winded and confusing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>How long does it take to file?<\/td><td>As little as 48 hours from document upload<\/td><td>A while, depending on how fast and organised you are<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Is there support along the way?<\/td><td>Yep, your UK-accredited accountant<\/td><td>The internet and an agent if you can get through over the phone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jargon-free?<\/td><td>Of course!<\/td><td>Wishful thinking, but no.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Request UTR<\/td><td>Yep, with our Plus plan<\/td><td>Yep.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost<\/td><td>From \u00a3119<\/td><td>Free (if you don\u2019t count the emotional stress)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Can you make an amendment (within a year of the Self Assessment deadline)? <\/td><td>Yep, your accountant will sort it all for you<\/td><td>Yep, but you\u2019ll have to do it yourself<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Getting in touch with HMRC<\/td><td>Our Plus and Platinum plans offer support with HMRC contact.<\/td><td>You&#8217;ll have to contact them yourself <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens if you make a mistake on your tax return?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With Taxfix, our accountants don\u2019t make mistakes &#8211; plus there\u2019s an extra assurance. You have to approve your return before it\u2019s filed, so you can triple-check it before it\u2019s filed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your income and expenses match your records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All your earnings have been recorded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ve included your salary income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The personal information you filled in is accurate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employer details are correct&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profits are estimated accurately<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you make a mistake while filing directly with HMRC, you\u2019ll only find that out when they send it back to you (with penalty fees) to fill in again. Figuring out why it was incorrect in the first place is tough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who issues your tax rebate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxfix has no control over the amount nor how long it takes to reach your account. Alas! HMRC issues your refund &#8211; how much and how long it takes depends on them. It usually takes between 8 and 12 weeks to receive your refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, you won\u2019t be told you\u2019re owed a refund, but if you want to double-check, you can always get in touch with your Taxfix accountant to clarify.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- .c-body -->\n\n<div class=\"b-highlight-mini m-blue m-align-left\">\n    <div class=\"b-block-body\">\n        <h3>Is an online accountant worth it?<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>We think that you can\u2019t put a price on the stress-free process and peace of mind you get knowing your tax return was filed correctly, on time, and by a professional.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .b-highlight-mini -->\n\n<div class=\"c-body\">\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2728An extra Taxfix perk\u2728<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your Taxfix tax return paid off with our referral scheme!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you refer your friends and family to Taxfix, you\u2019ll get \u00a325 straight to your bank account once they pay for a service. Plus they get 35% off the service they choose.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/platform\/3-hacks-to-get-the-most-out-of-taxscouts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more on the Taxfix hack<\/a> to get your fee paid off (and essentially a free return).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-taxscouts\">Why choose a service like Taxfix?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To sort your tax return so you don\u2019t have to go through the stress yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not well-versed in HMRC-speak, the process can get confusing. So the experts, our accredited accountants, do all the work they love to do while you get peace of mind knowing your tax return is in good hands. Save time that you can spend doing other, more important things.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s the difference between Taxfix and HMRC? Good question. We\u2019re probably the answer you\u2019re looking for\u2026 but let\u2019s compare to make sure as we\u2019re pretty biased.&nbsp; What is HMRC? HMRC stands for His Majesty\u2019s Revenue and Customs and they\u2019re \u201cthe UK\u2019s tax, payments, and customs authority\u201d. 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