“Keeping ahead of key tax dates avoids stress, penalties, and cash flow surprises. At Holland & Co, we help clients stay organised, meet every HMRC and Companies House deadline, and plan payments efficiently — ensuring your business remains fully compliant all year round.”

— Nigel Holland, Chartered Accountant

Tax Calendar – Key Tax Dates.

Keeping track of important tax deadlines is essential to avoid penalties and interest. Below is a summary of the main HMRC filing and payment dates for individuals, sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.

At Holland & Co Chartered Accountants, we help ensure you meet every deadline accurately and on time.

Self Assessment (Individuals, Sole Traders, Partnerships)

• • 5 April – End of the tax year

  • 31 October – Deadline for paper tax returns

  • 31 January – Deadline for online tax return filing and payment of tax due

  • 31 July – Second payment on account (if applicable)

Corporation Tax (Limited Companies)

• • 9 months and 1 day after the accounting year end – Deadline to pay Corporation Tax

  • 12 months after the accounting year end – Deadline to file the Corporation Tax Return (CT600)

Example: If your year end is 31 December, tax payment is due by 1 October of the following year, and your CT600 must be filed by 31 December.

VAT (Value Added Tax)

• • Quarterly VAT Returns – Usually due 1 month and 7 days after the end of each VAT quarter

  • Example: A quarter ending 31 March must be filed and paid by 7 May

  • Direct Debit payments are typically collected 3 working days later

PAYE and National Insurance (Employers)

• • Monthly payments – Due by the 22nd of each month (if paid electronically) for the previous tax month

  • Quarterly payments – For small employers, due by the 22nd after the quarter ends

  • Year-end filing (FPS/EPS) – Final submissions due by 19 April after the end of the tax year

Capital Gains Tax – 60 Day Reporting

• • If you sell a UK residential property where tax is due, you must report and pay Capital Gains Tax within 60 days of completion.
    This applies to second homes, rental properties, gifts, and transfers into trusts, unless full private residence relief applies.

Companies House Deadlines

• • Confirmation Statement: Due annually, within 14 days of the review date

  • Statutory Accounts: Must be filed 9 months after the accounting year end (for private limited companies)

Other Key Deadlines

• • P60s to employees – By 31 May each year

  • P11Ds and P11D(b) – By 6 July each year

  • PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSA) – Tax due by 22 October (electronic payment)

Plan Ahead and Stay Compliant

Understanding these deadlines helps you manage cash flow, prepare documents in advance, and avoid late filing penalties.
We can assist you with planning, submission, and payment to ensure every requirement is met efficiently.

Get in Touch

 If you would like assistance with managing your tax and reporting obligations, contact us today:

Call: 0151 420 6666
Email: nigel@hollandandcompany.co.uk
Address: Holland & Co Chartered Accountants, 102 Widnes Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6AX

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