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United Kingdom · correction

Correct a UK Self Assessment property return

Use the amendment window when open and a different claim route when it is not.

Direct answer

HMRC permits eligible Self Assessment amendments within the published window. Recover the original return, correct the property and residence pages consistently, and keep the revised calculation and acknowledgement.

Working route

01

Reconstruct the original filing

Compare the submitted return, HMRC calculation, NRLS credit and payment account before changing figures.

02

Amend through the supported channel

Use the same compatible software or authorised route where possible and verify that every affected page is updated.

03

Handle older years separately

If the online amendment window has closed, follow HMRC’s written correction or overpayment-relief guidance for that year.

Hard stop

An enquiry, discovery assessment, penalty, residence dispute or closed statutory period merits professional review before responding.

Primary evidence

Official sources

Reviewed 03 Aug 2026