Tax year dates for your diary

Keeping on top of your taxes is an incredibly important part of running a business. And with so many tax dates to remember, it can be difficult to know what is due when.

Our helpful UK tax date calendar allows you to look through and add any relevant dates to your diary - making sure you never miss that important submission.

2024 UK tax year dates

Below you will find all of the important tax year dates for your diary in 2024. Want to learn more? Get in touch with the team for support and advice.

January 2024

1st January - For companies with March year ends Corporation Tax is due

7th January - Electronic Payments of VAT must have reached HMRC

7th January - Electronic Submission of VAT returns deadline

19th January - December's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Postal Payments must reach HMRC

22nd January - December's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Electronic Payments must be cleared to HMRC

31st January - Deadline for sending in your Self Assessment Tax Return Online

31st January - Self Assessment 1st Payment on Account Deadline

31st January - Self Assessment Balancing Payment Deadline

31st January - For companies with January year ends Corporation Tax Returns are due

February 2024

1st February - For companies with April year ends Corporation Tax is due

7th February - Electronic Payments of VAT must have reached HMRC

7th February - Electronic Submission of VAT returns deadline

19th February - January's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Postal Payments must reach HMRC

22nd February - January's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Electronic Payments must be cleared to HMRC

29th February - For companies with February year ends Corporation Tax Returns are due

March 2024

1st March - For companies with May year ends Corporation Tax is due

7th March - Electronic Payments of VAT must have reached HMRC

7th March - Electronic Submission of VAT returns deadline

19th March - February's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Postal Payments must reach HMRC

22nd March - February's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Electronic Payments must be cleared to HMRC

31st March - For companies with March year ends Corporation Tax Returns are due

April 2024

1st April - For companies with June year ends Corporation Tax is due

6th April - First day of new tax year

7th April - Electronic Payments of VAT must have reached HMRC

7th April - Electronic Submission of VAT returns deadline

19th April - March's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Postal Payment must reach HMRC

19th April - Deadline for filing End of Year submissions with HMRC

22nd April- Deadline for electronic payments to be cleared in HMRC bank account for outstanding PAYE and Class 1 NIC

22nd April - March's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Electronic Payment must be cleared to HMRC

30th April - For companies with April year ends Corporation Tax Returns are due

May 2024

1st May - For companies with July year ends Corporation Tax is due

7th May - Electronic Payments of VAT must have reached HMRC

7th May - Electronic Submission of VAT returns deadline

19th May - Postal payments of April’s PAYE and Class 1 NICs to reach HMRC

22nd May - April's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Electronic Payment must be cleared to HMRC

31st May - For companies with May year ends Corporation Tax Returns are due

31st May - Each relevant employee must be given a form P60 by this date.

June 2024

1st June - For companies with August year ends Corporation Tax is due

7th June - Electronic Payments of VAT must have reached HMRC

7th June - Electronic Submission of VAT returns deadline

19th June - May's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Postal Payment must reach HMRC

22nd June - May's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Electronic Payment must be cleared to HMRC

30th June - For companies with June year ends Corporation Tax Returns are due

July 2024

1st July - For companies with September year ends Corporation Tax is due

6th July - P11d Expenses and Benefits Filing Deadline

7th July - Electronic Payments of VAT must have reached HMRC

7th July - Electronic Submission of VAT returns deadline

19th July - June's PAYE and Class 1 NIC postal payments must reach HMRC

19th July - Class 1A NICs Postal Payments must reach HMRC

22nd July - June's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Electronic Payment must be cleared to HMRC

22nd July - Class 1A NICs Payments Electronically must be cleared

31st July - Self Assessment 2nd Payment on Account Deadline

31st July - For companies with July year ends Corporation Tax Returns are due

31st July - Tax Credits Deadline

August 2024

1st August - For companies with October year ends Corporation Tax is due

7th August - Electronic Payments of VAT must have reached HMRC

7th August - Electronic Submission of VAT returns deadline

19th August - July's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Postal Payment must reach HMRC

22nd August - July's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Electronic Payment must be cleared to HMRC

31st August - For companies with August year ends Corporation Tax Returns are due

September 2024

1st September - For companies with November year ends Corporation Tax is due

7th September - Electronic Payments of VAT must have reached HMRC

7th September - Electronic Submission of VAT returns deadline

19th September - August's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Postal Payment must reach HMRC

22nd September - August's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Electronic Payment must be cleared to HMRC

30th September - For companies with September year ends Corporation Tax Returns are due

October 2024

1st October - For companies with December year ends Corporation Tax is due

7th October - Electronic Payments of VAT must have reached HMRC

7th October - Electronic Submission of VAT returns deadline

19th October - September's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Postal Payment must reach HMRC

22nd October - September's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Electronic Payment must be cleared to HMRC

31st October - Deadline for sending in your Self-Assessment Tax Return on Paper

31st October - For companies with October year ends Corporation Tax Returns are due

November 2024

1st November - For companies with January year ends Corporation Tax is due

7th November - Electronic Payments of VAT must have reached HMRC

7th November - Electronic Submission of VAT returns deadline

19th November - October's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Postal Payment must reach HMRC

22nd November - October's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Electronic Payment must be cleared to HMRC

30th November - For companies with November year ends Corporation Tax Returns are due

December 2024

1st December - For companies with February year ends Corporation Tax is due

7th December - Electronic Payments of VAT must have reached HMRC

7th December - Electronic Submission of VAT returns deadline

19th December - November's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Postal Payment must reach HMRC

22nd December - November's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Electronic Payment must be cleared to HMRC

31st December - For companies with December year ends Corporation Tax Returns are due

January 2025

1st January - For companies with March year ends Corporation Tax is due

7th January - Electronic Payments of VAT must have reached HMRC

7th January - Electronic Submission of VAT returns deadline

19th January - December's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Postal Payments must reach HMRC

22nd January - December's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Electronic Payments must be cleared to HMRC

31st January - Deadline for sending in your Self-Assessment Tax Return Online

31st January - Self Assessment 1st Payment on Account Deadline

31st January - Self Assessment Balancing Payment Deadline

31st January - For companies with January year ends Corporation Tax Returns are due

February 2025

1st February - For companies with April year ends Corporation Tax is due

7th February - Electronic Payments of VAT must have reached HMRC

7th February - Electronic Submission of VAT returns deadline

19th February - January's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Postal Payments must reach HMRC

22nd February - January's PAYE and Class 1 NIC Electronic Payments must be cleared to HMRC

28th February - For companies with February year ends Corporation Tax Returns are due

What date does the tax year start?

In the United Kingdom, the tax year, also known as the fiscal year for individual taxpayers, begins on April 6th of each year and ends on April 5th of the following year. This period is important for both individuals and businesses, as it is used for the assessment and collection of income taxes and other tax obligations. The dates are a legacy from the old Julian calendar, where the new financial year started on March 25th. The switch to the Gregorian calendar in 1752 required an adjustment, which resulted in the tax year starting on April 6th. This timeframe is crucial for tax planning and filing purposes, ensuring that all financial accounts and tax-related documents are prepared and submitted according to the deadlines set by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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