Tax Deadline Calendar

Every key HMRC date for 2025/26 in one place — Self Assessment, VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE and more.

January 2026 Busy
31
Jan

Self Assessment Online Filing Deadline

Deadline to file your 2024/25 Self Assessment tax return online with HMRC.

Self Assessment
31
Jan

SA Tax Payment & 1st Payment on Account

Balancing payment for 2024/25 plus first payment on account for 2025/26 due.

Self Assessment
19
Jan

PAYE Monthly Remittance

PAYE and NIC payments for month ended 5 January 2026 due (22nd if paying electronically).

PAYE
February 2026 Quiet
19
Feb

PAYE Monthly Remittance

PAYE and NIC payments for month ended 5 February 2026 (22nd electronically).

PAYE
March 2026 Moderate
31
Mar

Corporation Tax Return Filing (Year End 31 Mar 2025)

Companies with 31 March 2025 year-end must file CT600 with HMRC by today.

Corp Tax
7
Mar

VAT Return & Payment — Quarter Ended 31 Jan

Quarterly VAT return and payment due for periods ending 31 January 2026.

VAT
19
Mar

PAYE Monthly Remittance

PAYE and NIC payments for month ended 5 March 2026.

PAYE
April 2026 Busy
5
Apr

End of 2025/26 Tax Year

Last day of the 2025/26 tax year. Final opportunity to use annual allowances (ISA, pension, CGT).

Self Assessment
6
Apr

Start of 2026/27 Tax Year

New personal allowances, NIC thresholds and rates come into effect.

PAYE
19
Apr

Final PAYE Remittance for 2025/26

Last PAYE/NIC payment for the 2025/26 tax year (month ended 5 April).

PAYE
May 2026 Moderate
31
May

P60 Issue Deadline

Employers must provide P60 forms to all employees who were employed on 5 April 2026.

PAYE
7
May

VAT Return — Quarter Ended 31 March

Quarterly VAT return and payment due for periods ending 31 March 2026.

VAT
June 2026 Quiet
6
Jun

P11D & P11D(b) Filing Deadline

Employers must file P11D returns reporting benefits in kind for 2025/26.

PAYE
July 2026 Busy
31
Jul

Second Payment on Account

Second Self Assessment payment on account for 2025/26 tax year due.

Self Assessment
7
Jul

VAT Return — Quarter Ended 31 May

Quarterly VAT return and payment due for periods ending 31 May 2026.

VAT
August 2026 Quiet
19
Aug

PAYE Monthly Remittance

PAYE and NIC payments for month ended 5 August 2026.

PAYE
September 2026 Quiet
30
Sep

CT Payment — Year End 31 Dec 2025 (Small Co.)

Corporation tax payment due for companies with 31 December 2025 year-end (9 months + 1 day).

Corp Tax
October 2026 Moderate
31
Oct

Paper Self Assessment Filing Deadline

Deadline to submit your 2025/26 Self Assessment return on paper (online deadline is 31 January).

Self Assessment
7
Oct

VAT Return — Quarter Ended 31 August

Quarterly VAT return and payment due for periods ending 31 August 2026.

VAT
November 2026 Quiet
2
Nov

CT Return Filing — Year End 31 Jan 2026

Corporation tax return (CT600) filing deadline for companies with 31 January 2026 year-end.

Corp Tax
December 2026 Moderate
30
Dec

PAYE Coding Notice Adjustment Option

Deadline to opt to have a SA underpayment collected via PAYE coding rather than direct payment.

Self Assessment
7
Dec

VAT Return — Quarter Ended 31 October

Quarterly VAT return and payment due for periods ending 31 October 2026.

VAT
⚠️ Disclaimer: Dates shown are general guidance for 2025/26. Exact deadlines vary based on your accounting period, VAT quarter, and company circumstances. Always confirm deadlines with your accountant or directly with HMRC. Contact us if you need personalised deadline tracking.