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I can’t file my self-assessment tax return by 31st January, will I get a penalty?

I should have filed a 2024/25 self-assessment tax return, but I was not able to get it filed by 31st January 2026, will I get a penalty if I file it by the end of February 2026?

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Last updated 12 Feb 2026 | First published 25 Jan 2022

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What is the 60% tax trap?

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Last updated 28 Jan 2026
First published 13 Feb 2024

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When is the tax return deadline?

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Last updated 26 Jan 2026
First published 20 Sep 2024

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Do I have to complete a self-assessment tax return?

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Last updated 9 Jan 2026
First published 18 Oct 2022

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Can you payroll benefits in kind?

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Last updated 16 Dec 2025
First published 3 May 2024

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Can I register for VAT when I incorporate to reclaim sole trade expenses?

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Last updated 11 Dec 2025
First published 11 Dec 2025

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Will my new limited company need a new VAT number?

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Last updated 11 Dec 2025
First published 1 Jul 2016

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How will the changes to pensions salary sacrifice in the Budget 2025 affect my business?

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First published 27 Nov 2025

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What were the changes for company cars and vehicles in the Budget 2025?

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First published 27 Nov 2025

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Do I need to pay tax on my Christmas side hustle?

 2 min read

First published 20 Nov 2025

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How do I verify my identity online for Companies House?

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Last updated 7 Nov 2025
First published 7 Nov 2025

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Is HMRC monitoring on my emails?

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First published 5 Nov 2025

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Is Companies House ID verification a benefit for tax purposes?

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Last updated 3 Oct 2025
First published 3 Oct 2025

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If my side hustle makes less than £3,000, is it true that I don’t need to pay tax?

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Last updated 26 Sep 2025
First published 26 Sep 2025

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What happens if I do not register for self-assessment in time?

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Last updated 11 Sep 2025
First published 12 Nov 2024

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