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  • Act now. 864,000 sole traders and landlords face new tax rules in two months

    More than 860,000 sole traders and landlords need to start using digital tax reporting from 6 April Software available to help spread tax admin throughout the year, with thousands already testing the system successfully Rollout forms part of the Government’s plan to transform the UK’s tax system to support economic growth
    Sole traders and landlords earning more than £50,

    Yellow poster with bold text saying “Tax is changing in April 2026,” beside a small friendly robot made from a retro radio an

  • 11.48 million beat the Self Assessment deadline

    More than 11.48 million people beat the deadline and filed their Self Assessment tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year by 31 January, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can reveal.

    Graphic showing that HMRC received 11.48 million Self Assessment returns by the 31 January deadline

  • Eight days left to file your Self Assessment

    With just over a week until the Self Assessment deadline, 8.6 million people have already filed their return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging taxpayers and agents who haven’t filed, to act now or risk missing the 31 January deadline – and face an automatic £100 penalty. More than 11.5 million customers successfully filed by the deadline last year.

    HMRC graphic showing an hourglass with sand running down and the date 31 Jan inside the lower bulb. Text reads: Eight days le

  • 65% rise in Self Assessment payments via the HMRC app

    Almost 340,000 Self Assessment filers have already paid their tax bill using the HMRC app. It is quick and easy to pay via the HMRC app and set up payment reminders. Taxpayers need to file their tax return and pay tax they owe by 31 January.
    The number of people using the HMRC app to pay their Self Assessment tax bill has increased by nearly 65 percent. Almost 340,000 people have used the HM

    HMRC Self Assessment message: Make payments on the HMRC app. A person sits at the back of a van holding a tablet.

  • 5.65 million still to file as the Self Assessment deadline looms

    5.65 million people still need to file their Self Assessment tax return Thousands of people celebrated the New Year by filing their Self Assessment tax return 6.36 million people head into 2026 with their tax affairs in order
    Thousands of people got a head start on their 2026 resolutions by filing their Self Assessment tax return over the New Year.
    With less than a month to the 31 January

    Yellow sticky note on a calendar highlighting 31 January Self Assessment deadline.

  • Festive filers sleigh their Self Assessment returns

    More than 4,600 Self Assessment customers filed their tax return on Christmas Day. In total, 37,435 customers filed between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day, suggesting that for some, festive filing is becoming as much a tradition as watching the King's Speech (or avoiding the washing up).

  • 4,800 Self Assessment scams reported

    HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning after more than 4,800 Self Assessment scams have been reported since February 2025.

  • HMRC announces finalists in competition to help close the tax gap

    HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced two finalists of a competition to help close the tax gap, bringing together expertise from across the UK’s private sector to harness innovative, data-driven solutions to identify deliberate tax evasion.

    Picture of finalists in competition to help close the tax gap standing outside 10 Downing Street

  • HMRC offers time to help pay your tax bill

    With the festive season upon us and some people’s Christmas outgoings feeling the strain like Santa’s belt after too many mince pies, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers that help is available to manage their tax bill.

  • Christmas crafters urged to check tax rules

    Side hustlers selling festive items need to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online if earnings exceed £1,000 a year HMRC's Help for Hustles campaign supports people earning extra income during festive season to understand tax obligations Online checker tool can clarify if and when side hustlers need to report their additional income
    People making money from Christmas crafts, seasonal mark

  • Let’s talk about tax with the HMRC app

    HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging families to start financial discussions and use the HMRC app during Talk Money Week (3 to 7 November) as it reveals its most popular app services.

  • The countdown begins: Self Assessment deadline is 100 days away

    More than 3.5 million people have already filed their Self Assessment tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year and with 100 days to the 31 January 2026 deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding those yet to file to do it early.

    Poster showing 100 days to go to the Self Assessment deadline
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