Tax deadlines for 2025 – key dates for your calendar

Minimise stress – Stay ahead with your 2025 tax planning

Ask any business owner, and they’ll often say that one of the biggest causes of stress is managing their tax deadlines. Getting taxes paid on time is often tied up with cash flow. The obligations can feel overwhelming—especially when there are multiple deadlines to remember throughout the year.

Missing an important tax date could lead to penalties and unnecessary stress. In truth, the only real answer is to stay organised and informed. That’s how we can all avoid costly mistakes. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the key tax deadlines for 2025, ensuring you have everything you need to plan ahead and stay compliant.

Early tax preparation can make a significant difference to your financial peace of mind. When you plan ahead, you can

– Avoid last minute filing stress

– Reduce the risk of errors and costly mistakes

– Maximise your use of allowances and reliefs

To help you stay on track, here are the critical tax dates for 2025, broken down by taxpayer type.

31 July 2025 – Second payment on account for the 2024/25 tax year (if applicable).

31 January 2025 – Deadline for online self-assessment filing and payment for the 2023/24 tax year

5 April 2025 – End of the 2024/25 tax year.

6 April 2025 – Start of the 2025/26 tax year.

Avoid missing deadlines – helpful reminders

Avoiding missed deadlines is easier when you have the right tools and support in place. Here are some tips to help you stay on top of your tax obligations:

Digital tools – Use accounting software, tax apps, or digital calendars to set automatic reminders for upcoming deadlines.

Professional support – Consider working with a tax advisor to ensure you’re not missing key dates and to help with accurate filings.

How Dux Advisory can support you to meet your tax deadlines

Are you a limited company that has to pay corporation tax and deal with VAT returns?

Maybe you have capital gains reporting to sort out?