Self Assessment - 3 year ago

Hello I was registered for self assessment up to 2011 and now need to start again. I reactived my account and I submitted the year 2023/2024 online a few weeks back. But I need to do 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 but they are not showing in the online in the dropdown box. I understood these could be added to allow online self assessment but speaking to HMRC they say this can only be done via paper. Is this true or is there a way to get them added online please?

Hi ,
 

We would normally be able to update your record to allow you to file online for these years - after doing so, we would issue an SA316 Notice to File which will allow you to file your return online. Please contact us by webchat or phone via : Self Assessment: general enquiries    - we can either update your record as detailed above, or confirm if there are any reasons specific to your record why an alternative may be necessary. Thank you .