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Guides, deadlines and tax tips
Practical guides for small business owners, and a calendar of the key HMRC and Companies House dates.
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Tax calendar
Key deadlines
Company deadlines depend on your year end. We send every client personal reminders.
| Date | Area | What is due |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2027 | Self Assessment | Online return for 2025/26 and payment of any tax owed, plus first payment on account for 2026/27 |
| 7 Feb 2027 | VAT | Return and payment for quarters ending 31 December |
| 1 Mar 2027 | Corporation Tax | Payment due for companies with a 31 May 2026 year end |
| 5 Apr 2027 | Tax year end | Last day to use 2026/27 allowances, such as ISA and pension |
| 31 May 2027 | Payroll | Give employees their P60 for 2026/27 |
| 6 Jul 2027 | Payroll | P11D and P11D(b) forms for benefits in kind |
| 31 Jul 2027 | Self Assessment | Second payment on account for 2026/27 |
| 5 Oct 2027 | Self Assessment | Register for Self Assessment if you started trading in 2026/27 |
| 31 Oct 2027 | Self Assessment | Paper tax return deadline for 2026/27 |
| Every month | Payroll | PAYE and National Insurance payment to HMRC by the 22nd (electronic) |
| Every quarter | MTD for Income Tax | Quarterly update due one month after each quarter, if you are in scope |
Dates are general guidance. Always check your own deadlines with us.
Free guide
The restaurant owner's tax checklist
The records, VAT points and payroll rules HMRC looks at most often in hospitality, on one page.
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