Tax calendar
Key UK tax dates for the months ahead.
A quick reference for small businesses, freelancers and landlords. Always check the latest HMRC guidance for your situation.
Paper Self Assessment returns
Last day to file a paper tax return for the 2025/26 tax year. Most people file online instead.
Tax Returns
Self-employed, landlords, company directors
VAT return for the quarter to 30 September
Return and payment due one month and seven days after the end of the VAT quarter.
VAT
VAT-registered businesses on quarterly returns
Online return to pay through your tax code
File online by this date if you want HMRC to collect what you owe through your PAYE tax code.
Tax Returns
Employees with small amounts of untaxed income
Online Self Assessment and balancing payment
File your 2025/26 return online and pay the balance, plus the first payment on account for 2026/27.
Tax Returns
Self-employed, landlords, company directors
End of the 2026/27 tax year
Last day to use this year’s ISA and pension allowances and to make tax-efficient dividend decisions.
Business Advisory
Everyone
Final payroll submission for 2026/27
Send the final Full Payment Submission for the year and pay any PAYE still owed to HMRC.
Payroll
Employers