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HMRC investigations doubles additional tax from large businesses

HMRC's large business directorate has doubled the amount of tax revenue it collects, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

HMRC takes £137 million in late payment interest

HMRC has taken in over £137 million from late payment interest so far for 2023/24, a freedom of information request from investment platform AJ Bell shows.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Hundreds of employers handed penalties for illegally underpaying workers

Almost 400 employers from across the UK have been named for failing to pay the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers, says the government.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Grant boost for installing EV chargers for households and businesses

Renters, flat owners, homeowners without driveways and businesses will be able to save up to £500 when installing electric vehicle (EV) charge points, the government has announced.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Government unveils package of youth employment initiatives

The government has unveiled a youth employment drive that aims to create 200,000 jobs for young people and reform apprenticeships.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

New tax year brings contentious changes

The start of the new tax year on 6 April 2026 brings contentious changes with it, warns the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

HMRC website seeks to close tax knowledge gaps

HMRC has launched a new 'Tax Confident' website which it says will help people fill their tax knowledge gaps.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Chancellor says plan is right despite uncertain backdrop to Spring Forecast Statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted she has the 'right economic plan' for the UK in her Spring Forecast Statement announcement.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

One million miss self assessment deadline

An estimated one million taxpayers missed the self assessment deadline for the 2024/25 tax year, according to HMRC.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Getting tax affairs back on track if self assessment deadline was missed

The number of people using the HMRC app to pay their self assessment tax bill has increased by 65% this tax year, according to the tax authority.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax biggest tax change since self assessment

The introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax this April will be the biggest change to the UK's tax system since self assessment, says the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group .

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Major UK banks agree lending package aimed at SMEs

Five major UK banks have agreed a £11 billion lending package aimed at SMEs to support small business growth, the government has announced.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Government urged to scrap 'unfair holiday tax'

Over 200 hospitality and leisure CEOs have urged the government to scrap plans for a Visitor Levy in England.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Advisory fuel rates for company cars

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 March 2026.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Latest guidance for employers

HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Other

Budget Report

Information and links about the budget report

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Autumn Statement

Information and links about the autumn statement

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Diary

PAYE, Student loan and CIS deductions are due for the month to 5th May 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 May 2026. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.

Deadline for forms P60 and statement of payrolled benefits for 2025/26 to be issued to employees

Is this relevant to you?

This deadline is relevant to employers.

Advisory Fuel Rates

New Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) for company car users apply from today. The rates can be found The rates can be found here.

PAYE, Student loan and CIS deductions are due for the month to 5th June 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 June 2026 Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.

Deadline for reaching a PAYE Settlement Agreement for 2025/26

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 2025/26 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 2025/26

Is this relevant to you?

This deadline is relevant for companies who have reportable events for the tax year 2025/26.

Class 1A NIC due for 2025/26

Is this relevant to you?

This deadline is relevant for employers who have provided their employees with benefits for 2025/26. These benefits should have been reported by the 6 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 Sunday 19 July 2026 (Friday 17 July 2026).

Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22 July 2026. 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 2026 to 5th July 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 for quarter ended 5 July should reach your HMRC Accounts Office by the last working day before Sunday 19 July 2026 (Friday 17 July 2026).

Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22nd July 2026. 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 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 for the month ended 5 July should reach your HMRC Accounts Office by the last working day before Sunday 19 July 2026 (Friday 17 July 2026)

Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22 July 2026. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.

Second payment on account 2025/26 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 (unless paid via PAYE).

The second payment on account in respect of income tax and any Class 4 NI is due for payment by 31st July 2026. 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 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).

MTD quarterly update due for the period 1/6 April to 30 June/5 July 2026

Is this relevant to you?

This deadline is relevant to any individuals who are making filings under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA for 2026/27).

Under the default position, the taxpayer must provide information concerning their income and expenses covering the period from 6 April 2026 to 5 July 2026 to HMRC. If the calendar quarters election has been made the relevant period is 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026.

PAYE, Student loan and CIS deductions are due for the month to 5th August 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 21 August 2026, unless you are able to arrange a ‘Faster Payment’ to clear on or by Saturday 22 August 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 The rates can be found here.

PAYE, Student loan and CIS deductions are due for month to 5th September 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 the last working day before Saturday 19 September 2026 (Friday 18 September 2026)..

Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22 September 2026 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 2025/26 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 2026 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 unless paid via PAYE).

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 2027.

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 2026 to 5th October 2026

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 this date.

Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22 October 2026. 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 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 October 2026. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.

Tax and NI due under a 2025/26 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 2026.

Postal payments should reach your HMRC Accounts Office by the last working day this date.

Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22 October 2026. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.

Deadline for submission of 2025/26 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 2027/28 PAYE code

If we are already dealing with this matter on your behalf you need take no action.

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 2027/28.

Please note that where your return is submitted online then the filing deadline for 'coding out' is 30 December 2026.

Deadline for submitting 'paper' 2025/26 self assessment returns

If we are already dealing with this matter on your behalf you need take no action.

Is this relevant to you?

This deadline is relevant to individuals who need to complete a self assessment tax return for 2025/26 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 2027.

Deadline for submitting P46(car) for employees whose car/fuel benefits changed during the quarter to 5th October 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).

MTD quarterly update due for the period 1/6 April 2026 to 30 September/5 October 2026

Is this relevant to you?

This deadline is relevant to any individuals who are making filings under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA for 2026/27).

Under the default position, the taxpayer must provide information concerning their income and expenses covering the period from 6 April 2026 to 5 October 2026 to HMRC. If the calendar quarters election has been made the relevant period is 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026.

PAYE, Student loan and CIS deductions are due for the month to 5th November 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 November 2026, unless you are able to arrange a ‘Faster Payment’ to clear on or by Sunday 22 November 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 The rates can be found here.

PAYE, Student loan and CIS deductions are due for the month to 5th December 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 the last working day before Saturday 19 December 2026 (Friday 18 December 2026).

Where the payment is made electronically the deadline for receipt of cleared payment is 22 December 2026. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.

Online filing deadline for submitting 2025/26 self assessment return if you require HMRC to collect any underpaid tax by making an adjustment to your 2027/28 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 2027/28.

PAYE, Student loan and CIS deductions are due for the month to 5th January 2027

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 2027. 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 2026 to 5th January 2027

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 2027. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.

Deadline for submitting your 2025/26 self assessment return (£100 automatic penalty if your return is late) and the balance of your 2025/26 liability together with the first payment on account for 2026/27 are also due

If we are already dealing with this matter on your behalf you need take no action.

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 (unless paid via PAYE).

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 (unless paid via PAYE) for the year ended 5th April 2026 is due for payment by 31st January 2027. Where the payment is made late interest will be charged.

The first payment on account for 2026/27 in respect of income tax and any Class 4 NI or High Income Child Benefit Charge (unless paid via PAYE) is also due for payment by 31st January 2027.

Deadline for submitting P46(car) for employees whose car/fuel benefits changed during the quarter to 5th January 2027

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).

MTD quarterly update due for the period 1/6 April 2026 to 31 December 2026/5 January 2027

Is this relevant to you?

This deadline is relevant to any individuals who are making filings under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA for 2026/27).

Under the default position, the taxpayer must provide information concerning their income and expenses covering the period from 6 April 2026 to 5 January 2027 to HMRC. If the calendar quarters election has been made the relevant period is 1 April 2026 to 31 December 2026.

PAYE, Student loan and CIS deductions are due for the month to 5th February 2027

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 22nd February 2027. 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 The rates can be found here.

5% late payment penalty on any 2025/26 outstanding tax which was due on 31st January 2027 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 4 or voluntary NICs, capital gains tax or High Income Child Benefit Charge liabilities (unless paid via PAYE).

The balance of any outstanding income tax, Classes 2 and 4 National Insurance, capital gains tax and High Income Child Benefit Charge (unless paid via PAYE) for the year ended 5th April 2026 was due for payment by 31 January 2027. Where the payment is made late interest will be charged. On 3 March 2027 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 2027

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 22nd March 2027. Interest will be charged if payment is made late. Penalties also apply.

Last minute planning for tax year 2026/27

Is this relevant to you?

The final deadline of 5th April 2026 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 2026/27.

Please get in touch if you would like any further advice on these or any other issues.