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Key dates, every year
31 JanuarySA return, balancing payment & first payment on account
5 AprilTax year ends
6 AprilNew tax year — new rates apply
31 JulySecond payment on account
5 OctoberSelf Assessment registration deadline
19th monthlyCIS returns
22nd monthlyPAYE & NI electronic payment
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Tax facts 2026/27
Personal allowance£12,570
Basic rate 20% to£50,270
Higher rate 40% to£125,140
Additional rate45%
Employee NI8% / 2%
Employer NI (over £5,000)15%
Employment Allowance£10,500
Dividend allowance£500
Dividend rates10.75% / 35.75% / 39.35%
Corporation Tax19% / 25% (MR £50k–£250k)
VAT registration threshold£90,000
MTD for Income Tax£50k+ from Apr 2026
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