United Kingdom Self-Employed Tax Calendar 2025/26

Stay on top of your United Kingdom tax obligations with our comprehensive tax calendar for self-employed individuals and sole traders. All key HMRC deadlines for the 2025/26 tax year in one place, with countdown timers and iCal export.

Key HMRC Deadlines

  • 2024-10-05 — Register for Self Assessment: Deadline to register for Self Assessment if you became self-employed in 2023/24 tax year.
  • 2024-10-31 — Paper Tax Return Deadline: Deadline to submit a paper Self Assessment tax return for 2023/24.
  • 2025-01-31 — Online Tax Return & Payment Deadline: Deadline to file your online Self Assessment return for 2023/24 and pay any tax owed. Also the deadline for the 1st Payment on Account for 2024/25.
  • 2025-04-05 — End of 2024/25 Tax Year: The 2024/25 tax year ends. Ensure all income and expenses for this period are recorded.
  • 2025-04-06 — Start of 2025/26 Tax Year: The new 2025/26 tax year begins. Start tracking your income and expenses from this date.
  • 2025-07-31 — 2nd Payment on Account: Deadline for the 2nd Payment on Account for 2024/25 (if applicable). Applies if your previous tax bill was over £1,000.
  • 2025-10-05 — Register for Self Assessment (New): Deadline to register for Self Assessment if you became self-employed in the 2024/25 tax year.
  • 2025-10-31 — Paper Tax Return Deadline: Deadline to submit a paper Self Assessment tax return for 2024/25.
  • 2026-01-31 — Online Tax Return & Payment Deadline: Deadline to file your online Self Assessment return for 2024/25 and pay any tax owed. Also the deadline for the 1st Payment on Account for 2025/26.
  • 2026-04-05 — End of 2025/26 Tax Year: The 2025/26 tax year ends. Ensure all income and expenses for this period are recorded.
  • 2026-04-06 — Start of 2026/27 Tax Year: The new 2026/27 tax year begins. Start tracking your income and expenses from this date.
  • 2026-07-31 — 2nd Payment on Account: Deadline for the 2nd Payment on Account for 2025/26 (if applicable).
  • 2026-10-05 — Register for Self Assessment (New): Deadline to register for Self Assessment if you became self-employed in the 2025/26 tax year.
  • 2026-10-31 — Paper Tax Return Deadline: Deadline to submit a paper Self Assessment tax return for 2025/26.
  • 2027-01-31 — Online Tax Return & Payment Deadline: Deadline to file your online Self Assessment return for 2025/26 and pay any tax owed. Also the deadline for the 1st Payment on Account for 2026/27.
  • 2027-07-31 — 2nd Payment on Account: Deadline for the 2nd Payment on Account for 2026/27 (if applicable).

Features

  • Chronological timeline of all HMRC deadlines
  • Countdown timers to upcoming dates
  • iCal export — add deadlines to your calendar app
  • Email reminders for Pro users

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