When is the self assessment deadline?
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Deadlines
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.