HMRC letter codes · Self Assessment (SA)
SA200Short tax return
Last reviewed 14 October 2026 · How Tax Letters checks its facts
In short
GOV.UK's Short Tax Return notes (SA211) page says the SA200 Short Tax Return is a simpler version of the SA100 Main Tax Return.
“The SA200 Short Tax Return is a more simple version of the SA100 Main Tax Return”
GOV.UK: Self Assessment: Short Tax Return notes (SA211) · checked 14 October 2026
Information, not advice: this page reports what HMRC, GOV.UK and the bodies named publish about SA200. Each fact has its source and the day it was checked beside it.
When HMRC sends it
GOV.UK's tax return forms page says to only fill in the short tax return (SA200) if HMRC sends it to you.
“Only fill in the short tax return (SA200) if HMRC sends it to you.”
GOV.UK: Self Assessment tax return forms · checked 14 October 2026
How to send it or apply
GOV.UK's tax return forms page says you cannot download the short tax return (SA200), but you can read the guidance notes.
“Only fill in the short tax return (SA200) if HMRC sends it to you. You cannot download it, but you can read the guidance notes.”
GOV.UK: Self Assessment tax return forms · checked 14 October 2026
GOV.UK's Short Tax Return notes (SA211) page, for the SA200 Short Tax Return, says you can send your tax return online.
“The SA200 Short Tax Return … You can send your tax return online”
GOV.UK: Self Assessment: Short Tax Return notes (SA211) · checked 14 October 2026
Free help and HMRC contacts
For Self Assessment queries about returns, payments, replacements or notices, GOV.UK's general enquiries page gives the number 0300 200 3310 and links to information about call charges. The page does not name SA200.
“Call HMRC if you have a query about: … your Self Assessment returns, payments, replacements or notices … Telephone: 0300 200 3310 … Find out about call charges”
GOV.UK: Self Assessment: general enquiries · checked 14 October 2026
Free help first
These routes are described by GOV.UK, TaxAid and Citizens Advice themselves.
- HMRC's extra supportHMRC offers extra support if your health condition or personal circumstances make it difficult to contact HMRC, for example a mental health condition, financial hardship or being treated in hospital.
- Someone to deal with HMRC for youYou can authorise a friend, relative or voluntary organisation to talk to HMRC for you and help you fill in forms.
- TaxAidTaxAid helps people with tax problems who cannot pay for advice. Tax Help for Older People merged with TaxAid in July 2025.
- Citizens AdviceCitizens Advice gives confidential advice online, over the phone and in person, for free.
- GOV.UK: Self Assessment: Short Tax Return notes (SA211) (checked 14 Oct 2026)
- GOV.UK: Self Assessment tax return forms (checked 14 Oct 2026)
- GOV.UK: Self Assessment: general enquiries (checked 14 Oct 2026)
- GOV.UK: Get help from HMRC if you need extra support (checked 7 Oct 2026)
- GOV.UK: Appoint someone to deal with HMRC on your behalf (checked 7 Oct 2026)
- TaxAid: About us (checked 8 Oct 2026)
- Citizens Advice: About us (checked 7 Oct 2026)