File a return by paper

See also

Make a copy of figures

Find errors with the Return

File a Return by Internet

Submit a return with trading pages

We recommend that you ensure the return has passed validation prior to filing.

If you choose to file a paper return, you will print out a copy of the return for filing. 

However, it's not necessary for the return to pass all validations. Partnership Tax will allow you to mark the return as Filed even though it failed some of the validation rules.

  1. Open the copy of a return or final return.

  2. In the Tasks pane click Start submission process. The SubmissionWizard appears.

  3. Choose File on Paper.

    Note: If the return has failed validations, File on Paper will be the only option available.

  4. Click Next. The Send Return to Client page appears.
  5. If you haven't already sent the return to the client for them to sign, you can either print the return or save as PDF and send to them via email for them to print out.
  6. Enter the date you sent the return to the client.

  7. Click Next.

    Note: At this stage, you will have sent the return to the client and will be waiting for them to review and sign the return. Partnership Tax expects you to close this wizard and continue with it when you receive approval from your client.

  8. Click Close.

  1. Open the copy of a return or final return.

  2. Click Continue submission process. The Submission wizard appears.

    Tip: Make sure you're on the Client Approval page.

  3. Select Yes and enter the date of approval.
  4. Click Next. The Submission Status page appears.
  5. Enter the date you submitted the return.

  6. Click Next.

    Note: At this stage, you will have submitted the return to HMRC and will be waiting for a submission response. Partnership Tax expects you to close this wizard and continue with it when you receive a response from HMRC.

  7. Click Close.

  1. Open the copy of a return or final return.

  2. Click Continue submission process. The Submission wizard appears.

    Tip: Make sure you're on the HMRC Response page.

  3. Enter the date of the response.
  4. Click Next. The status of the return changes to Accepted by HMRC.
  5. Click Close.