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Quick question on behalf of a third party. If an accountant completes a self assessment tax return for a client, does the accountant normally send a copy of the completed return to the client?

Thanks.

In reply to mypyrex:

I think the norm now is no. Because everyone can register and view their account online it saves time and paperwork.

In reply to Mooncat:


Thanks; so no onus on the accountant to do so.

In reply to mypyrex:

It is important to send the tax return in some form to the client to approve as the onus is still on the taxpayer to ensure its accuracy. So they should have a final draft if nothing else. This might have been sent in paper or electronic form (which they may it may not have printed off).

In reply to mypyrex:

Yes, you should get a copy to approve before they sent the final to HMRC.

In reply to JayPee630: You certainly should as if it's incorrect in any way it's you that gets the penalty, not the accountant!

In reply to Co1in H:

I always get sent one for approval and ask my accountant for a copy (pdf format) upon completion.

If your accountant won't oblige- change accountant!