# How to Fill out a Landlord Tax Return: Step-by-Step Guide **URL:** \ **Category:** News & Updates\ **Created:** [2 March 2021 15:20 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/how-to-fill-out-a-landlord-tax-return-step-by-step-guide/20550 "2021-03-02T15:20:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sam](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/sam/32/6179_2.png) [@Sam](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Sam)\ **Post date:** [2 March 2021 15:20 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/how-to-fill-out-a-landlord-tax-return-step-by-step-guide/20550/1 "2021-03-02T15:20:40Z")
Originally published at: [How to Fill out a Landlord Tax Return: Step-by-Step Guide | OpenRent Landlord Hub](https://blog.openrent.co.uk/how-to-fill-out-a-landlord-tax-return-step-by-step-guide/) The downside of making money from renting out property is that you must pay tax on it via a self-assessment tax return. All rental income is subject to income tax at your usual tax rate, with some reductions for things like repairs and maintenance. If you already do a self-assessment, then adding property income will… ---
**Author:** ![Tracy8](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/tracy8/32/515_2.png) [@Tracy8](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Tracy8)\ **Post date:** [3 March 2021 20:34 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/how-to-fill-out-a-landlord-tax-return-step-by-step-guide/20550/2 "2021-03-03T20:34:53Z")
Would add here a recommendation to to sign up to HMRC updates. They have helpful videos on their you tube channel and also do regular webinars regarding income from property which is worth a listen - especially as people have the option to ask questions and you are able to save the Q&A log which is useful. Keep receipts - There are apps where you can scan and save as you go along. ---
**Author:** ![Sam](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/sam/32/6179_2.png) [@Sam](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Sam)\ **Post date:** [4 March 2021 16:58 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/how-to-fill-out-a-landlord-tax-return-step-by-step-guide/20550/3 "2021-03-04T16:58:57Z")
That’s a great suggestion, Tracey! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/system/32/11_2.png) [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Post date:** [9 August 2022 12:53 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/how-to-fill-out-a-landlord-tax-return-step-by-step-guide/20550/4 "2022-08-09T12:53:43Z")