Questions? Answered.

Usually, yes – as long as:

• You can get your information to us quickly; and
• Your situation isn’t extremely complex.

In a genuine last-minute emergency:

• We’ll prioritise the essentials to get a complete and accurate return submitted.
• If something can’t be finalised, we’ll discuss options (for example, using best estimates where appropriate and correcting later if needed).

Get in touch straight away – the sooner you contact us, the more we can do.

You can’t normally ask HMRC for a simple “extension” just because you’re busy.

However:

• In some genuine “reasonable excuse” situations (serious illness, bereavement, etc.) HMRC may cancel penalties, but you’ll need to explain and provide evidence.
• If your tax bill is the issue, you might be able to arrange a Time to Pay instalment plan with HMRC.

We can:

• Still file your late self assessment tax return.
• Help you speak to HMRC about penalties and payment plans where appropriate.

For a standard tax year (6 April to 5 April):

• Paper tax returns: deadline is usually 31 October following the end of the tax year.
• Online tax returns and payment of tax: deadline is usually 31 January following the end of the tax year.

So for the tax year ending 5 April 2025, the online filing and payment deadline is 31 January 2026.

You can start as soon as the tax year ends on 5 April.

Starting early helps you:

• Know what tax you’ll need to pay in good time.
• Spot any missing records.
• Avoid the January rush, stress and last-minute penalties.

We encourage clients to get their information to us in the spring or summer where possible.