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self-assessment

British  

noun

  1. an evaluation of one's own abilities and failings

  2. finance a system to enable taxpayers to assess their own tax liabilities

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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This system is a bit like how a self-employed person can file expenses on their self-assessment tax return for things like uniform or training.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

Meanwhile, the company has expanded its Cash Plus offering, self-assessment app, and Opendoor Checkout.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 20, 2026

Ms Register warns that anyone who made crypto gains in the 2024-25 financial year may have to file a tax return before 31 January, through a new dedicated section in the self-assessment form.

From BBC Jan. 1, 2026

Herbert, however, gave a negative self-assessment — he threw an interception and lost the ball once on two fumbles.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 13, 2025

Frequently use self-assessment as a means to improve future performance and to increase their effectiveness with those around them.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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