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HMRC launches new online help for compliance checks
HMRC has launched a new online interactive tool to help guide both businesses and individuals through tax compliance checks.
Monday, June 9, 2025Record numbers file assessment in first week of new tax year
Almost 300,000 people filed their tax return in the first week of the new tax year, setting a new record, HMRC has revealed.
Monday, June 9, 2025Tax and accounting bodies back e-invoicing adoption
The UK's professional tax and accounting bodies have backed the adoption of e-invoicing in their responses to a government consultation.
Monday, June 9, 2025HMRC cuts late payment interest rate
HMRC will reduce late payment and repayment interest rates from 28 May following the 0.25% cut in the base rate earlier in the month.
Monday, June 9, 2025Almost half of sole traders unprepared for MTD changes
Almost half of UK sole traders feel unprepared for upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax changes, according to research conducted by IRIS Software.
Monday, June 9, 2025New cryptoasset rules aim to protect consumers
The government is introducing legislation to regulate cryptoassets and improve consumer protection for the asset class.
Monday, June 9, 2025One in four employers plan to make redundancies in next quarter
The number of employers expecting to increase staff numbers in the next three months has fallen to a record low outside of the pandemic, according to research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Monday, June 9, 2025Advisory fuel rates for company cars
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 June 2025.
Monday, June 9, 2025Sole traders and landlords get Making Tax Digital warning
Sole traders and landlords with an income over £50,000 have been warned that there is less than a year before they will be required to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT).
Tuesday, May 6, 2025Loan charge review calls for evidence
The independent review into the loan charge has issued a call for evidence with examples of promotional material and marketing leaflets a priority for the review team.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025Companies House begins to verify identities
A new service has been launched that allows individuals to verify their identity directly with Companies House through GOV.UK.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025Chancellor unveils plans to maintain level playing field for British business
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said British businesses will be supported to trade freely as she takes action on practices that undercut fair trade, such as the dumping of cheap goods into the UK.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025Tax red tape costs small businesses nearly £25 billion a year
Tax compliance costs the UK's small businesses nearly £25 billion a year, according to recent research conducted by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Tuesday, May 6, 2025Government calls time on red tape for pubs, clubs, and restaurants
Pubs, clubs and restaurants will benefit from a reduction in the red tape that has stifled hospitality business, the government said.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025Government taking right approach to tariff negotiations
The UK government is taking the right approach to tariff negotiations with the US despite downgrades to the economic outlook, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
Tuesday, May 6, 2025Latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025Other
Budget Report
Information and links about the budget report
Tuesday, June 24, 2025Autumn Statement
Information and links about the autumn statement
Tuesday, June 24, 2025Diary
Deadline for reaching a PAYE Settlement Agreement for 2024/25
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant for employers who wish to pay the tax and NI on benefits provided to their employees. Agreement must be reached with HMRC of the benefits and related liabilities which are not to be shown on the forms P11D by this date.
Please be aware that if we deal with the PAYE Settlement Agreement on your behalf that we will ensure this matter is dealt with on a timely basis.
Deadline for forms P11D and P11D(b) for 2024/25 to be submitted to HMRC and copies to be issued to employees concerned
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant to employers. Details of benefits and expenses provided to employees must be reported to HMRC on the relevant forms P11D. The P11D(b) form is used to calculate the Class 1A NI liability.
Please be aware that if we deal with the forms P11D on your behalf that we will ensure this matter is dealt with on a timely basis.
Deadline for employers to report share incentives for 2024/25
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant for companies who have reportable events for the tax year 2024/25.
Class 1A NIC due for 2024/25
Is this relevant to you?
This deadline is relevant for employers who have provided their employees with benefits for 2024/25. These benefits should have been reported by the 6th July and the amount of the Class 1A employer only NI liability due calculated on the form P11D(b).
Postal payments should reach your HMRC Accounts Office by the last working day before Saturday 19 July 2025 (Friday 18 July 2025).
Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22 July 2025. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties may also apply.
PAYE quarterly payments are due for small employers for the pay periods 6th April 2025 to 5th July 2025
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 for quarter ended 5 July should reach your HMRC Accounts Office by the last working day before Saturday 19 July 2025 (Friday 18 July 2025)
Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22nd July 2025. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.
PAYE Student loan and CIS deductions due for the month to 5th July 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 for the month ended 5 July should reach your HMRC Accounts Office by the last working day before Saturday 19 July 2025 (Friday 18 July 2025)
Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22nd July 2025. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.
Second payment on account 2024/25 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 NI, capital gains tax and High Income Child Benefit Charge liabilities.
The second payment on account in respect of income tax and any Class 4 NI is due for payment by 31st July 2025. Interest is charged on any late payments.
If we have already dealt 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 July 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 August 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 August 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 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.