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Register for Self Assessment by 5 October 2026: what you need to know
If you had untaxed income in the 2025/26 tax year (6 April 2025 to 5 April 2026) and have never filed a Self Assessment return, you must tell HMRC by Monday 5 October 2026.
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Sep 243 min read


Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: '26/27 HMRC sign-ups begin this month
From September 2026, HMRC will start signing up taxpayers who need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax for the 2026/27 tax year, but who haven’t yet signed up themselves.
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Sep 101 min read


Self-Assessment: don't miss the 31 July payment deadline
The 31st July Self-Assessment payment deadline is fast approaching. If you make Payments on Account, your second payment for the 2025/26 tax year must be paid by this date. If you miss the deadline, interest may be charged, so it's worth checking now whether you need to make a payment. You will usually need to make Payments on Account unless: your last Self-Assessment tax bill was under £1,000, or you paid more than 80% of your tax through PAYE or other deductions. If paying
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Jul 11 min read


R&D Tax Relief Deadline Approaching
Businesses with a December 2025 year-end that plan to make a Research & Development (R&D) tax relief claim may need to submit a Claim Notification Form (CNF) to HMRC by 30 June 2026
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May 203 min read


Prepare for Digital Tax Reporting by April 2026
Over 860,000 sole traders and landlords must switch to digital tax reporting by April 2026 under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Learn who is affected, what’s changing, and how to prepare now to stay compliant and avoid last-minute pressure.
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Feb 122 min read


Self-Assessment January 2026 Deadline Approaching
The deadline for submitting your Self-Assessment return online and paying any tax due for the 2024–2025 tax year is 31 January 2026.
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Jan 151 min read


Making Tax Digital: New Exemption Option for the Digitally Excluded
HMRC has added a new exemption route from MTD for Income Tax (ITSA) for the digitally excluded. Learn the criteria, who can apply (landlords/self-employed), and the key steps to seek relief from digital record-keeping.
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Nov 6, 20252 min read


100 Days to Go: Time to Get Your Self-Assessment Sorted
The countdown is on - there are now just 100 days until the Self-Assessment deadline on 31st January 2026.
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Oct 23, 20252 min read


Self Assessment July 31st Payment on Account Deadline
If you're registered for Self Assessment, the July 31, 2025 deadline for your second payment on account is today.
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Jul 31, 20252 min read


Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: What You Need to Know
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is fast approaching. Are you ready?
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Jul 3, 20255 min read


First-Time Self Assessment Tax Return Filers Must Notify HMRC by 5 October 2024
First-Time Self Assessment Tax Return Filers Must Notify HMRC by 5 October 2024
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Aug 29, 20243 min read


When Should I Register My Business for VAT?
Businesses that reach a certain turnover threshold are required to register for VAT with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
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Jul 4, 20244 min read


The Importance of Registering for Self-Assessment in the UK
If you are self employed you must register for self-assessment with HM Revenue and Customs. Read More
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Oct 5, 20232 min read


UK government in unexpected tax surplus for January
The UK unexpectedly recorded a budget surplus in January, in part due to an increase in self assessment Income Tax receipts. Markets had...
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Feb 23, 20231 min read


Self Assessment deadline
HMRC have issued a reminder to taxpayers that the self assessment deadline is approaching. Self Assessment taxpayers have until 31...
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Oct 24, 20221 min read


HMRC raises late payment interest from 11 October 2022
Following the Monetary Policy Committee decision to increase the Bank of England base rate to 2.25%, HMRC announced increases to both...
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Oct 13, 20221 min read


HMRC releases details MTD for Income Tax
HMRC has published more details on how Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will work for buy-to-let landlords and sole traders...
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Sep 1, 20222 min read


MTD for income tax pilot extended
The pilot for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) is being extended by HMRC to more self-employed workers and...
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Jul 7, 20222 min read


More than one million customers take advantage of extra time to file tax returns
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed that more than one million customers filed their late tax returns in February – taking...
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Feb 1, 20222 min read


Scam HMRC call reports drop by 97%
Reports of scam phone calls have fallen by 97% over the last 12 months, according to the latest figures from HM Revenue and Customs...
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Jan 3, 20222 min read



