The 2026 self-assessment timeline: every date that matters
Payments on account, the 31 January cliff-edge, the registration deadline most people miss — here's the whole tax year laid out clearly, so nothing creeps up on you.
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Payments on account, the 31 January cliff-edge, the registration deadline most people miss — here's the whole tax year laid out clearly, so nothing creeps up on you.
Read the article →From use of home to mileage and that mobile contract — the legitimate deductions that quietly shrink your tax bill.
Read more →Why mortgage interest no longer works the way it used to — and how to make sure you're claiming the relief correctly.
Read more →HMRC now wants your Capital Gains return within 60 days of completion. Here's how it works and how to avoid the penalty.
Read more →That extra 50% isn't a mistake — it's HMRC asking for next year early. We explain it, and how to reduce it fairly.
Read more →Registering with HMRC, National Insurance, what to keep and when your first return is due — your no-panic checklist.
Read more →Quarterly updates are coming for sole traders and landlords. Here's the plain-English version, and how we'll handle it for you.
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