Paper tax return deadline is 31 October 2026: why filing online buys you three more months
HMRC must receive a paper Self Assessment return for 2025/26 by 31 October 2026. What a late one costs, and why filing online instead avoids the penalty.
Freelance News
Deadlines, tax changes and platform announcements that affect UK freelancers, with what you actually need to do about them.
Prime Big Deal Days 2026: Home Office Prices to Beat for UK Freelancers
Prime Big Deal Days 2026 is live 6-7 October. Event prices for 11 home office items checked against 27 September: 9 real drops, and which are worth having.
Register for Self Assessment by 5 October 2026, and what happens if you miss it
You must tell HMRC by 5 October 2026 if you need to file a tax return for 2025/26. What the deadline covers, and why missing it may cost nothing at all.
Missed the 7 August MTD deadline? Your 7 November update fixes it
The first Making Tax Digital deadline passed on 7 August 2026. Quarterly updates are cumulative, so the 7 November update clears a missed first quarter.
Umbrella company PAYE: what the April 2026 joint liability rules mean for UK freelancers
From 6 April 2026, agencies and end clients are jointly liable for umbrella company PAYE. What the new rules mean for UK freelancers and contractors.
Missed the 7 August MTD update or the 31 July payment on account?
Both HMRC summer deadlines have passed. What the 7 August MTD update and the 31 July payment on account meant, and what to do if you missed either.