{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e4d4c61e0fb8b17312bf1a6/695e7e7c1c1db1c5bdeaa5b1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Your Self-Assessment Tax Return Guide","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5e4d4c61e0fb8b17312bf1a6/1767799580838-a10f759b-43ff-4161-9397-eee1d62dc647.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The Self Assessment deadline has a habit of arriving faster than expected.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode covers who needs to file, what needs reporting, and how to avoid common pitfalls - with practical guidance for anyone who is self-employed, earning extra income, or managing a more complex tax setup.</p><p><br></p><p>Vestpod founder Emilie Bellet speaks with Maike Currie, VP of Personal Finance at PensionBee, about key deadlines, pension considerations, and how Making Tax Digital will change the process from 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is for general information only and does not constitute personal tax or financial advice.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>#ad Thank you to our partner PensionBee:</strong></p><p>With <a href=\"https://www.pensionbee.com/uk?utm_source=partner&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=vestpod_podcast_jan_2026\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">PensionBee</a>, you can combine your old pensions, add money when it suits you, and make withdrawals (from age 55, rising to 57 from 2028). It’s a straightforward way to take control of your retirement savings and join a community of over 300k<strong> </strong>customers.&nbsp;</p><p>Its monthly podcast, <a href=\"https://www.pensionbee.com/uk/podcast?utm_source=partner&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=vestpod_podcast_jan_2026\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Pension Confident Podcast</a>, aims to help listeners better understand the world of personal finance and pensions. <a href=\"https://podfollow.com/the-pension-confident-podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Listen</a> or <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjaWtMAOMXg3xPoHDfyxQOWU45szcxfvU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">watch the full episodes</a> on YouTube. And if you’re already a PensionBee customer, you can <a href=\"https://www.pensionbee.com/uk/accounts/login?utm_source=partner&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=vestpod_podcast_jan_2026\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">listen in the PensionBee app</a>!</p><p><em>When investing, your capital is at risk.</em></p><p>Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Podlink.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Vestpod:</strong></p><p>Sign up to The Edit newsletter: <a href=\"https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Courses and bootcamps: <a href=\"https://www.vestpod.com/courses\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.vestpod.com/courses</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/vestpod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/vestpod/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Emilie’s book: You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich</p>","author_name":"Emilie Bellet"}