The online return for the 2025/26 tax year, and any tax owed, is due by 31 January 2027.
Use this checklist to get organised early and avoid penalties.
If your last bill was over £1,000 and less than 80% of your tax was collected at source, HMRC asks for two advance payments towards next year, each half of this year's bill. If your income has fallen, you can apply to reduce them.
A late return costs £100 straight away, then £10 a day after three months up to £900, then further penalties after six and twelve months. Late payment adds 5% at 30 days, six months and twelve months, plus interest.
From 6 April 2027, sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £30,000 must use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
Read moreIf you live in the UK and still have income, savings or property in Ukraine, the rules depend mainly on whether you are UK tax resident.
Read moreWe prepare and file your Self Assessment return, claim every allowance you are entitled to and tell you exactly what to pay and when.
Read moreYes. Register as soon as possible. If you file and pay by 31 January you can usually avoid a penalty for registering late.
You may be able to set up a Time to Pay arrangement with HMRC. Contact them before the deadline.
Usually not. Since 2023/24 a high salary taxed through PAYE no longer means you must file on its own. You may still need to if you have other untaxed income or HMRC asks you to.
The sooner the better. Sending them in the autumn means you know your bill well before January.
Every client is different, so there is no standard fee. Tell us a little about your situation and we'll come back with a personalised quote, usually within one working day.
