Tax Calendar 2025/26

Key UK tax dates and HMRC deadlines for the current tax year.

Apr6

Start of 2025/26 tax year

The new tax year begins. New rates and thresholds take effect.

May31

P60 deadline

Your employer must give you your P60 for the previous tax year by this date.

Jul6

P11D deadline (employers)

Employers must file P11D forms for benefits in kind with HMRC.

Jul31

Second payment on account due

If you make payments on account for Self Assessment, the second payment is due.

Oct5

Register for Self Assessment

Deadline to register for Self Assessment if you need to file a tax return for the first time.

Oct31

Paper Self Assessment deadline

If filing a paper Self Assessment return for 2024/25, it must reach HMRC by this date.

Jan31

Online Self Assessment deadline

Deadline to file your online Self Assessment return for 2024/25 and pay any tax owed. Also the first payment on account for 2025/26.

Feb28

Late filing penaltyUPCOMING

If you missed the 31 January deadline, a £100 penalty applies. Further penalties accrue after 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months.

Apr5

End of 2025/26 tax year

Last day of the current tax year. Use up any remaining ISA allowance, capital gains annual exemption, etc.