Self-Assessment deadline — act now

As we step into 2026, it serves as a timely reminder that the Self-Assessment (SA) deadline is fast approaching.   

We are urging tax payers and tax agents not to leave it until the last minute, and to file well ahead of the deadline on Saturday 31 January 2026.

Here are some important things to remember:

• registrations and reactivations — make sure you are registered for SA, or if you have filed before but did not last year, that their SA account is reactivated before submitting their tax return,

• file now — filing now means you will have to time to get the support, if needed, during the weekdays in the lead up to the deadline by doing so you will also avoid the deadline rush and can relax knowing your client’s tax affairs are sorted 

• deadline day — on Saturday 31 January 2026, HMRC will be running an enhanced webchat service for tax payers and tax agents from 8am to 4pm

The webchat service of HMRC on deadline day is available for queries about 2024 to 2025 tax returns and payment, online services and bereavement. There is a call-back process for vulnerable tax payers needing extra support or complex case team assistance.

The Self-Assessment Helpline Line will close on Friday 30 January 2026 and reopen on Monday 2 February 2026. 

Filing well ahead of the deadline means less stress and more time to get help if you need it.

If you would like further personal advice or help for Tax Return and accounts, please contact our team:

📞 0161 224 3510📧 info@aminandcoaccountants.co.uk 🌐 www.aminandcoaccountants.co.uk

Expert tax advice you can trust – Amin & Co Accountants, Manchester