News & key dates
The next HMRC deadlines for individuals and businesses, including Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Not sure which apply to you? Ask us.
Next deadline
31 October 2026
in 25 days
Self Assessment
Paper Self Assessment returns
Deadline for paper returns for the last tax year. Online returns have until 31 January.
Key tax dates
HMRC’s general deadlines, in date order from today. Your own dates can differ depending on your VAT periods, accounting year end and circumstances, so treat this as a guide and check with us.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Mandatory since 6 April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000. Quarterly updates are due on 7 August, 7 November, 7 February and 7 May.
31 October 2026
Self Assessment
Paper Self Assessment returns
Deadline for paper returns for the last tax year. Online returns have until 31 January.
7 November 2026
Making Tax Digital
MTD for Income Tax quarterly update
Quarterly update due for the period 6 July to 5 October, for sole traders and landlords within Making Tax Digital.
31 January 2027
Self Assessment
Self Assessment online returns and payment
Online returns for the last tax year are due, together with any tax owed and your first payment on account for the current year.
7 February 2027
Making Tax Digital
MTD for Income Tax quarterly update
Quarterly update due for the period 6 October to 5 January, for sole traders and landlords within Making Tax Digital.
5 April 2027
Tax year
Tax year end
The UK tax year ends. The new tax year starts on 6 April.
7 May 2027
Making Tax Digital
MTD for Income Tax quarterly update
Quarterly update due for the period 6 January to 5 April, for sole traders and landlords within Making Tax Digital.
31 July 2027
Self Assessment
Second payment on account
Second payment on account for the last tax year is due, if you make payments on account.
7 August 2027
Making Tax Digital
MTD for Income Tax quarterly update
Quarterly update due for the period 6 April to 5 July, for sole traders and landlords within Making Tax Digital.
5 October 2027
Self Assessment
Register for Self Assessment
Tell HMRC by this date if you need to file a Self Assessment return for the first time for the tax year that ended on 5 April.
Within 60 days of completion
Capital Gains Tax on UK property
Report and pay Capital Gains Tax on the sale of UK residential property within 60 days of completion.
On or before each payday
Payroll (RTI)
Employers report pay and deductions to HMRC through Real Time Information.
1 month and 7 days after the period
VAT returns
Most VAT returns and payments are due one calendar month and seven days after the end of the VAT period.
9 months and 1 day after year end
Corporation Tax
Most companies pay Corporation Tax nine months and one day after the end of their accounting period, and file the company tax return within 12 months.
Tax updates
Short summaries of published HMRC rules, with a link to the full guidance on GOV.UK. If any of them affect you, call the office and we will talk you through it.
Since 6 April 2026, sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 must keep digital records and send HMRC quarterly updates using compatible software. From 6 April 2027 the threshold falls to £30,000.
Check if you need to use MTD on GOV.UKUK residents who sell a UK residential property with Capital Gains Tax to pay, such as a second home or buy-to-let, must report the sale and pay the tax within 60 days of completion.
Report and pay CGT on GOV.UKOnline Self Assessment returns for the 2025 to 2026 tax year, and any tax owed, are due by 31 January 2027.
Self Assessment deadlines on GOV.UKTell us what you need and we will build a service around it. Call the office or send a request and we will confirm a time with you.