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The UK tax year for individuals starts and ends in April. After that, you’ll have 7 to 10 months to prepare your tax return.
Remember, the calendar year, the financial year, and the tax year, are all different.
Key dates in the current 2025/26 tax year 👇
| Deadline | Date | Year |
| Tax year starts | 6th April | 2025 |
| Tax year ends | 5th April | 2026 |
| Register for self assessment | 5th October | 2026 |
| Pay tax bill by PAYE salary | 30th December | 2026 |
| Self assessment deadline | 31st January | 2027 |
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