MandyChen

Thank you for your response.

Hello My husband registered a Self-Assessment account through the Government Gateway but has not completed the ID verification process yet. His rental property income for this tax year (2023/24) is well below the taxable threshold, so he does not need to file a tax return this year. However, we are concerned that if the registration stays active, HMRC might send a notice asking him to file a tax return or pay tax, even though it’s not required. His rental property income may increase next year (2024/25), so he might need to file a tax return then. Should we take any steps to cancel or deactivate this year’s registration, or is it safe to leave it incomplete without completing the ID verification? Thank you for your advice.