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    Tax filing deadlines

    Miss a deadline and penalties follow. Here are the ones to diarise.

    By the Happy Wallets team·Updated June 2026·3 min read

    Key dates

    • Self Assessment: register by 5 October after the tax year.
    • Online return and payment: 31 January.
    • Corporation Tax and company accounts have their own deadlines tied to your year end.

    Frequently asked questions

    What if I miss the 31 January deadline?+
    There is an automatic penalty, then further penalties and interest the longer it is late. File early to avoid the rush.
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