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HMRC launches online PAYE service
HMRC has launched a new online PAYE service, which it says will give 35 million workers more control over their tax affairs.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025Time for taxpayers to get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Self-employed taxpayers and landlords should file their 2024/25 tax return early to find out if Making Tax Digital (MTD) will apply to them from next April, says the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG).
Tuesday, August 5, 2025HMRC sends side hustle warning
HMRC is warning those earning extra income through a side hustle to check if they need to register for self assessment and file a tax return.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025HMRC to fine crypto investors £300 for non-disclosure
UK-based holders of cryptoassets will have to provide personal details to crypto service providers or face penalties of up to £300 from HMRC.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025Criminal tax offence plan risks going too far, warns CIOT
HMRC plans to introduce a tax avoidance criminal offence risks overreach, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has warned.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025Watch out for Winter Fuel Payment scams
HMRC has issued a warning to be on high alert for scams linked to Winter Fuel Payments after receiving 15,100 reports of bogus activity in June.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025IHT on pensions most unpopular of Labour's tax increases
Inheritance Tax (IHT) on pensions is the most unpopular of the tax raising measures introduced by the Labour government during its first year, according to a survey.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025Harsh personal guarantees will chill growth ambitions, warns FSB
Personal guarantees risk holding back the growth the economy needs, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025HMRC system attack is a timely reminder to keep personal data safe
Taxpayers are being urged to check their online HMRC account after scammers attempted to defraud the tax authority using individuals' data and login details.
Monday, July 7, 2025Government should take more strategic approach to tax policy, says CIOT
The government should take a more strategic approach to tax policy, consulting earlier and giving greater thought to the design of the tax system, says Nichola Ross Martin, President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).
Monday, July 7, 2025HMRC names and shames over 500 employers for failing to pay NLW
HMRC has named and shamed over 500 UK employers for failing to pay the National Living Wage (NLW) or the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
Monday, July 7, 2025Government introduces Pension Schemes Bill
The government has introduced the Pension Schemes Bill, which it says will make pensions easier to understand and manage as well as drive better value over the long term.
Monday, July 7, 2025Tax gap estimated at 5.3%
The tax gap estimate was 5.3% for the 2023/24 tax year, according to the latest data from HMRC.
Monday, July 7, 2025UK government launches Industrial Strategy
The UK government is aiming to slash energy prices, unlock investment and upskill the workforce in its Industrial Strategy.
Monday, July 7, 2025FCA in international crackdown on unlawful finfluencers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) joined forces with eight international regulators for a week of action to combat the risks of finfluencers on social media.
Monday, July 7, 2025Latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin.
Monday, July 7, 2025Other
Budget Report
Information and links about the budget report
Sunday, August 31, 2025Autumn Statement
Information and links about the autumn statement
Sunday, August 31, 2025Diary
Advisory Fuel Rates
New Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) for company car users apply from today. The rates can be found here.
PAYE, Student loan and CIS deductions are due for month to 5th September 2025
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant to employers who have made PAYE deductions from their employees' salaries and to contractors who have paid subcontractors under the CIS.
Employers are required to make payment to HMRC of the income tax, national insurance and student loan deductions. Contractors are required to make payment to HMRC of the tax deductions made from subcontractors under the CIS.
Postal payments should reach your HMRC Accounts Office by this date.
Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22 September 2025 Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.
Deadline for notifying HMRC of new sources of taxable income or gains for 2024/25 if no tax return has been issued
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant to individuals who have not received a self assessment tax return for the year ended 5th April 2025 but who believe they have received income or capital gains which will result in a tax liability or a liability to the High Income Child Benefit Charge.
Individuals must notify HMRC of their liability so that a self assessment return can be issued in good time for the submission deadline of 31st January 2026.
If we have already dealt with this matter on your behalf you need take no action.
PAYE quarterly payments are due for small employers for the pay periods 6th July 2025 to 5th October 2025
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant to small employers only. As a small employer with income tax, national insurance and student loan deductions of less than £1,500 a month you may make payments to HMRC of the income tax, national insurance and student loan deductions on a quarterly basis.
Postal payments should reach your HMRC Accounts Office by the last working day before Sunday 19 October 2025 (Friday 17 October 2025).
Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22 October 2025. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.
PAYE, Student loan and CIS deductions are due for the month to 5th October 2025
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant to employers who have made PAYE deductions from their employees' salaries and to contractors who have paid subcontractors under the CIS.
Employers are required to make payment to HMRC of the income tax, national insurance and student loan deductions. Contractors are required to make payment to HMRC of the tax deductions made from subcontractors under the CIS.
Postal payments should reach your HMRC Accounts Office by the last working day before Sunday 19 October 2025 (Friday 17 October 2025).
Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22 October 2025. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.
Tax and NI due under a 2024/25 PAYE Settlement Agreement
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant for employers who have entered into a PAYE settlement agreement to pay tax and national insurance in respect of benefits in kind for their employees for the year ended 5th April 2025.
Postal payments should reach your HMRC Accounts Office by the last working day before Sunday 19 October 2025 (Friday 17 October 2025).
Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22 October 2025. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.
Deadline for submission of 2024/25 self assessment returns if you require HMRC to compute your tax liability and/or if tax underpaid is to be collected by adjustment to your 2026/27 PAYE code
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is only relevant for those individuals who complete a 'paper' self assessment tax return and who are employees. Where you have an underpayment you may request that HMRC collect the tax outstanding by making an adjustment to your tax code for the year 2026/27.
Please note that where your return is submitted online then the filing deadline for 'coding out' is 30 December 2025.
If we are already dealing with this matter on your behalf you need take no action.
Deadline for submitting 'paper' 2024/25 self assessment returns
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant to individuals who need to complete a self assessment tax return for 2024/25 and wish to file the return in a 'paper' form. Self assessment returns submitted after this date must be submitted electronically.
Please note that this deadline is not relevant if we are going to submit an online return for you or you are going to deal with the completion of an online return yourself. The deadline for submission of online returns is 31 January 2026.
If we are already dealing with this matter on your behalf you need take no action.
Deadline for submitting P46(car) for employees whose car/fuel benefits changed during the quarter to 5th October 2025
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant to employers who provide any employees with the use of a car. The form P46 (car) only needs to be completed where a car is first provided or an additional car is provided, or an employee ceases to have the use of a car without replacement. The completion of the form enables HMRC to amend the individual’s coding notice to reflect the change in benefit. This notification may be made by completing and printing off the relevant by paper or online forms.
Where one car is merely replaced with another, this may be notified online.
A change in car for car benefits which are being 'payrolled' should not be reported on a P46(car).
PAYE, Student loan and CIS deductions are due for the month to 5th November 2025
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant to employers who have made PAYE deductions from their employees’ salaries and to contractors who have paid subcontractors under the CIS.
Employers are required to make payment to HMRC of the income tax, national insurance and student loan deductions. Contractors are required to make payment to HMRC of the tax deductions made from subcontractors under the CIS.
Postal payments should reach your HMRC Accounts Office by this date.
Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is Friday 21 November 2025, unless you are able to arrange a ‘Faster Payment’ to clear on or by Saturday 22 June 2025. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.
Advisory Fuel Rates
New Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) for company car users apply from today. The rates can be found here.
PAYE, Student loan and CIS deductions are due for the month to 5th December 2025
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant to employers who have made PAYE deductions from their employees’ salaries and to contractors who have paid subcontractors under the CIS.
Employers are required to make payment to HMRC of the income tax, national insurance and student loan deductions. Contractors are required to make payment to HMRC of the tax deductions made from subcontractors under the CIS.
Postal payments should reach your HMRC Accounts Office by this date.
Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22 December 2025. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.
Online filing deadline for submitting 2024/25 self assessment return if you require HMRC to collect any underpaid tax by making an adjustment to your 2026/27 tax code
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant for those individuals who complete a self assessment tax return online and who are employees. Where you have an underpayment you may request that HMRC collect the tax outstanding by making an adjustment to your tax code for the year 2026/27.
PAYE, Student loan and CIS deductions are due for the month to 5th January 2026
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant to employers who have made PAYE deductions from their employees’ salaries and to contractors who have paid subcontractors under the CIS.
Employers are required to make payment to HMRC of the income tax, national insurance and student loan deductions. Contractors are required to make payment to HMRC of the tax deductions made from subcontractors under the CIS.
Postal payments should reach your HMRC Accounts Office by this date.
Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22 January 2026. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.
PAYE quarterly payments are due for small employers for the pay periods 6th October 2025 to 5th January 2026
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant to small employers and contractors only. As a small employer with income tax, national insurance and student loan deductions of less than £1,500 a month you may make payments to HMRC of the income tax, national insurance and student loan deductions on a quarterly basis.
Postal payments should reach your HMRC Accounts Office by this date.
Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22nd January 2026. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.
Deadline for submitting your 2024/25 self assessment return (£100 automatic penalty if your return is late) and the balance of your 2024/25 liability together with the first payment on account for 2025/26 are also due
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant to individuals who need to complete a self assessment tax return and make direct payments to HMRC in respect of their income tax, Class 4 or voluntary NICs, capital gains tax and High Income Child Benefit Charge liabilities.
There is a penalty of £100 if your return is not submitted on time, even if there is no tax due or your return shows that you are due a tax refund.
The balance of any outstanding income tax, Class 4 or voluntary NICs, capital gains tax and High Income Child Benefit Charge for the year ended 5th April 2025 is due for payment by 31st January 2026. Where the payment is made late interest will be charged.
The first payment on account for 2025/26 in respect of income tax and any Class 4 NI or High Income Child Benefit Charge is also due for payment by 31st January 2026.
If we have already dealt with your self assessment return on your behalf you need take no action.
Deadline for submitting P46(car) for employees whose car/fuel benefits changed during the quarter to 5th January 2026
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant to employers who provide any employees with the use of a car. The form P46 (car) only needs to be completed where a car is first provided or an additional car is provided, or an employee ceases to have the use of a car without replacement. The completion of the form enables HMRC to amend the individual’s coding notice to reflect the change in benefit. This notification may be made by completing and printing off the relevant by paper or online forms. Where one car is merely replaced with another, this may be notified online.
A change in car for car benefits which are being 'payrolled' should not be reported on a P46(car).
PAYE, Student loan and CIS deductions are due for the month to 5th February 2026
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant to employers who have made PAYE deductions from their employees’ salaries and to contractors who have paid subcontractors under the CIS. Employers are required to make payment to HMRC of the income tax, national insurance and student loan deductions. Contractors are required to make payment to HMRC of the tax deductions made from subcontractors under the CIS.
Postal payments should reach your HMRC Accounts Office by this date.
Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is Friday 20 February 2026, unless you are able to arrange a ‘Faster Payment’ to clear on or by Sunday 22nd February 2026. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.
Advisory Fuel Rates
New Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) for company car users apply from today. The rates can be found here.
5% late payment penalty on any 2024/25 outstanding tax which was due on 31st January 2026 and still remains unpaid
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant to individuals who need to complete a self assessment tax return and make direct payments to HMRC in respect of their income tax, Class[NA3] 4 or voluntary NICs, capital gains tax or High Income Child Benefit Charge liabilities.
The balance of any outstanding income tax, Classes 2 and 4 National Insurance, capital gains tax and High Income Child Benefit Charge for the year ended 5th April 2025 was due for payment by 31 January 2026. Where the payment is made late interest will be charged. On 3 March 2026 a late payment penalty of 5% will be added to the outstanding liability.
If we have already dealt with this matter on your behalf you need take no action.
PAYE, Student loan and CIS deductions are due for the month to 5th March 2026
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant to employers who have made PAYE deductions from their employees’ salaries and to contractors who have paid subcontractors under the CIS.
Employers are required to make payment to HMRC of the income tax, national insurance and student loan deductions. Contractors are required to make payment to HMRC of the tax deductions made from subcontractors under the CIS.
Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is Friday 20 March 2026, unless you are able to arrange a ‘Faster Payment’ to clear on or by Sunday 22 March 2026. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.
Last minute planning for tax year 2025/26
Is this relevant to you?
The final deadline of 5th April 2025 is relevant to individuals who have not considered year-end tax planning issues. These issues include:
- utilising your annual capital gains tax exemption
- utilising your annual inheritance tax exemption for gifts
- utilising your annual Individual Savings Account investment limit (ISA)
- making additional pension contributions for 2025/26.
Please get in touch if you would like any further advice on these or any other issues.