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Hello, I have been using a commercial software provider's service to file my self-assessment returns, but would like to do it by myself next time. I have 2 questions and would be grateful for your help: 1) As far as I know, some forms are only available in hard copy and so we must use a commercial software if we want to file our self-assessment online. May I know whether SA106 and SA109 can be filled out via HMRC's website without the use of commercial software? 2) If I've been using a commercial software to send my self-assessment and now do it via HMRC's website, do I have to inform HMRC first? Thank you in advance for your advice and help. Best wishes.

Dear Sir/Madam, I am seeking clarification regarding whether I need to report pension contributions in my self-assessment. My employment income is taxed at the basic rate through PAYE (20%), but considering my total income, I am a higher rate taxpayer (40%). My employer said they deduct my pension contributions pre-tax. Given that my total income puts me into the higher-rate tax band, should I report these pre-tax contributions as part of my self-assessment? If so, which specific form or section should I use to correctly enter the pension contributions? Thank you in advance for your advice and help.