HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding customers that time is running out to register for self-assessment.

Anyone submitting a self-assessment return for the first time – including high income child benefit charge customers - will need to register by October 5 so that they can complete their return by January 31.

If customers aren’t sure if they need to do self-assessment they visit gov.uk/selfassessment.

HMRC also has online webchats, live webinars, YouTube videos and social media support for customers which can be accessed at any time, and on any device, to help them fill in and file their returns.

People need to complete a tax return for 2017-18 if they earned more than £2,500 from renting out property; If their partner received child benefit and either of them had an annual income of more than £50,000; If they received more than £2,500 in other untaxed income, for example from tips or commission; Are self-employed sole traders; Are limited company directors; Are shareholders; Are employees claiming expenses of more than £2,500; or had an annual income over £100,000.

Visit gov.uk.