Hi
As I understand it there is no obligation to involve an accountant when completing and returning a SA tax return.
I also have gained the diploma in SA tax, and I have registered as a tax agent (SA) with the HMRC. This entitles me to act as a tax agent for a client, and to complete and return their tax return directly, via the online system.
Accountants are important for the complex nature of corporation tax, the self assessment system is designed so that most can complete their own. However, luckily for bookkeepers, many people do not have the time, energy or enthusiasm to read up on all the rules that are required when completing an SA form. Therefore they can pay a bookkeeper to do it for them, which is good as it is a nice to earn the extra money! Make sure that you correctly apply the rules, and ensure that the client agrees with everything that you have included on the return (and understands why you have completed it as you have). As long as you are happy with your work, I see no reason to involve an accountant.
Lucy
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