{"id":7190,"date":"2025-02-03T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/?p=7190"},"modified":"2025-07-14T15:43:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T14:43:57","slug":"missed-self-assessment-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/missed-self-assessment-deadline\/","title":{"rendered":"Missed the Self Assessment deadline? Here&#8217;s what you need to do"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--has-illustration entry-header--has-illustration--generic\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/category\/money-matters\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">Money Matters<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMissed the Self Assessment deadline? Here&#8217;s what you need to do\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"entry-header__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"single-post-details container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on \"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-02-03T13:00:00+00:00\">3 February, 2025<\/time><\/span><span class=\"reading-time\"> min read<\/span>\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"social-share-button button button--icon button--secondary js-social-share-button\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-title=\"Missed the Self Assessment deadline? Here&#8217;s what you need to do\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/missed-self-assessment-deadline\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-text=\"Please read this interesting article\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__share-label\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-label\" hidden>Copy Link<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden>Copied<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"co-authors\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-author-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"entry-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/author\/sabuhigard\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/09\/Sabuhi-Gard-350x350.jpg\" class=\"entry-author__image\" alt=\"Sabuhi Gard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/09\/Sabuhi-Gard-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/09\/Sabuhi-Gard-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/09\/Sabuhi-Gard-810x810.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/09\/Sabuhi-Gard.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 40px) 100vw, 40px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">Sabuhi Gard<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Missed the Self Assessment deadline? You\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Filing a Self Assessment tax return can be a daunting prospect, and many people miss the 31 January deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to HMRC, 1.1 million people&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/115-million-file-self-assessment-by-31-january-deadline\">missed the tax return deadline in 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t know whether you needed to complete a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/file-a-tax-return-online\/\">Self Assessment tax return<\/a>, you can use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/check-if-you-need-tax-return\">HMRC\u2019s Self Assessment tool<\/a> or check out this list below\u2014you\u2019ll need to complete a tax return if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>or your partner received child benefit and either of you had an annual income of more than \u00a350,000 for tax years up to and including the 2023\/24 tax year \u2013 it\u2019s over \u00a360,000 for the 2024\/25 tax year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>received more than \u00a32,500 in other untaxed income, for example, from tips or commission; money from renting out a property; income from savings, investments and dividends; foreign income.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>are a self-employed sole trader and earned more than \u00a31,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>are a partner in a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/business-partnerships\/\">business partnership<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>are an employee claiming expenses in excess of \u00a32,500.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have an annual income over \u00a3150,000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Self Assessment deadline of 31 January is also for any tax you owe for the previous tax year (known as a balancing payment) and your first&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/what-is-payment-on-account\/\">payment on account<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also the 31 July deadline for your second payment on account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we cover what you need to do now if you missed the 31 January deadline to file your tax return and pay your tax bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what we cover:<\/p>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-what-to-do-if-you-missed-the-31-january-deadline\" data-level=\"2\">What to do if you missed the 31 January deadline<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-be-aware-of-the-penalties\" data-level=\"3\">Be aware of the penalties<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-get-in-touch-with-hmrc-now\" data-level=\"3\">Get in touch with HMRC now<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-more-on-hmrc-waiving-penalties\" data-level=\"3\">More on HMRC waiving penalties<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-you-need-to-do-now-to-submit-your-tax-return\" data-level=\"2\">What you need to do now to submit your tax return<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-additional-tax-return-tips\" data-level=\"3\">Additional tax return tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-an-accountant-can-help-with-self-assessment\" data-level=\"2\">How an accountant can help with Self Assessment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-final-thoughts\" data-level=\"2\">Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#gate-b070c479-ac3c-48cf-b77a-f696b6d06d6b\">Get the support you need with your tax returns by downloading your free copy of Get Self Assessment right each time<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-if-you-missed-the-31-january-deadline\">What to do if you missed the 31 January deadline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you missed the 31 January deadline, the most important things to do are to not panic and get to work on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/self-assessment-tax-return-file-tips\/\">filing your tax return<\/a>&nbsp;as soon as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as it\u2019s late, there will likely be various penalties to pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-be-aware-of-the-penalties\">Be aware of the penalties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An initial \u00a3100 fixed penalty plus interest, which applies even if there is no tax to pay, or if the tax due is paid on time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After three months, additional daily penalties of \u00a310 per day may be charged, up to a maximum of \u00a3900, plus interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After six months, a further penalty of 5% of the tax due or \u00a3300, whichever is greater, plus interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After 12 months, another 5% or \u00a3300 charge, whichever is greater, plus interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are also additional penalties for paying late of 5% of the tax unpaid at 30 days, six months, and 12 months. Interest will be charged on all late payments, so paying as soon as possible after the deadline helps keep penalty costs from spiralling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-in-touch-with-hmrc-now\">Get in touch with HMRC now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/team-umbrella.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Team Umbrella<\/a>, a risk assessment agency firm that works with accounting agencies, offers the following advice if you\u2019ve missed the Self Assessment deadline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you get on the phone to HMRC immediately [when you know you have missed the deadline], HMRC can be sympathetic and might agree to allow you to pay off the fine in instalments suitable to your salary or earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe \u00a3100 fine has been known to be waived if extenuating circumstances are present and provable; if this is your first time then they might factor this into their decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese fines are usually only rescinded once you\u2019ve filed your new assessment, so there\u2019s an incentive to get cracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe second word of advice we have is to formalise your approach to tax going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUsing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/accounting-software\/\">accounting software<\/a>\u00a0or hiring an independent accountant for your business can be a wise investment and will take some of the stress out of tax next year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#gate-b070c479-ac3c-48cf-b77a-f696b6d06d6b\">Get the support you need with your tax returns by downloading your free copy of Get Self Assessment right each time<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-on-hmrc-waiving-penalties\">More on HMRC waiving penalties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mariah Tompkins is the managing director of Derby-based accountancy firm&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wkm-accountancy.co.uk\/\">WKM Accountancy Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, she goes into more depth into reasons why HMRC may waive your penalties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you find yourself unable to submit your tax return due to any of the following situations, inform HMRC straight away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey may waive the penalties because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A close relative or partner died shortly before the deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You had an unexpected stay in hospital that prevented the submission of your tax return.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You had a serious or life-threatening illness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There were service issues with HMRC online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The delay was related to a disability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is not guaranteed that HMRC will waive the penalties as it depends on individual circumstances. You may also need to provide proof for your appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s also important to note that you will still need to file your tax return as soon as possible or the penalties will not be cancelled.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more about Self Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/get-self-assessment-right-each-time\/\">Free e-book: Get Self Assessment right each time<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/file-a-tax-return-online\/\">How to file a Self Assessment tax return online: A step-by-step guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/allowable-expenses-self-assessment-tax-return\/\">Tax deductions UK: Allowable expenses you can claim if you&#8217;re self-employed<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/what-is-payment-on-account\/\">What is payment on account and how do I pay it?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-need-to-do-now-to-submit-your-tax-return\">What you need to do now to submit your tax return<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve started your Self Assessment tax return but haven\u2019t got round to finishing and filing it, take the time to do it now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re further back in the process, here are the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/file-a-tax-return-online\/\">steps you need to consider<\/a>&nbsp;and action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/log-in-file-self-assessment-tax-return\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register with HMRC<\/a>&nbsp;as either self-employed, not self-employed, or as a partner or partnership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you register, you\u2019ll be sent a Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR), which you will need when you file your return. You can do so by post or online\u2014the latter allows you to save drafts, review returns, and print tax calculations. At this late stage, opt for online\u2014it will be faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If completing your tax return online, you\u2019ll need to register for online services first. HMRC will send you an activation code. Allow up to two weeks for this to arrive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll need to input the UTR, activation code and your postcode in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/log-in-register-hmrc-online-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Government Gateway<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/introducing-govuk-verify\/introducing-govuk-verify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GOV.UK Verify<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you are registered to use the system, you will need all your tax records, dividend vouchers, receipts, and other information in order to complete the online form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can save your progress at any time and return to complete the form at a later date. If you\u2019re using accounting software, you can store your records there, meaning when you need them for your tax return, everything is there in one place. And it\u2019s faster than having to go through a box of receipts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-additional-tax-return-tips\">Additional tax return tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When completing your Self Assessment tax return, it\u2019s important to be organised, otherwise your tax calculation might be incorrect and you might pay too much or too little tax by mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a separate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/business-bank-account-small-business\/\">business bank account<\/a>, as well as accounting software, to track your income and expenses throughout the year rather than leaving it all to the last minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/self-assessment-tax-return-file-tips\/\">Other tax return tips<\/a>&nbsp;include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep good records of your bank statements and receipts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a good idea of what&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/allowable-expenses-self-assessment-tax-return\/\">expenses you can claim back<\/a>\u2014they must be legitimate expenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know your filing deadlines. The deadline for paper returns is 31 October. Online tax returns need to be completed by midnight on 31 January. And tax must be paid by midnight on 31 January for the previous tax year ending 5 April.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure you allow enough time to complete and submit your Self Assessment tax return so you can avoid penalties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask for help from a professional (see below) or consult the HMRC website, which has plenty of free resources, such as webinars and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/self-assessment-forms-and-helpsheets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help sheets<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#gate-b070c479-ac3c-48cf-b77a-f696b6d06d6b\">Get the support you need with your tax returns by downloading your free copy of Get Self Assessment right each time<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-an-accountant-can-help-with-self-assessment\">How an accountant can help with Self Assessment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Self Assessment sounds like an admin headache, there\u2019s one easy way to make life easier: hire an accountant or tax professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their professional fees are considered an expense and can be offset against the tax bill, meaning many sole traders effectively pay nothing to receive the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most sole traders still do some of the day-to-day accounting work themselves, of course, such as tracking income and expenditure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of accounting software makes this easy and can tie in automatically with the accountant\u2019s systems, so there\u2019s not even any need to send any data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the very least, they turn to the accountant to prepare their Self Assessment return as required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul Donno, a certified accountant and director of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1accountsonline.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1st Accounts Online<\/a>, says if you use an accountant to help with your Self Assessment tax return, they might be able to help you claim more tax relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He adds: \u201cWe know the things that you can claim for that you probably wouldn\u2019t even think of, even if you use the HMRC website and their set rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAnother area we help with is avoiding errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor example, a lot of people believe that the clothing they wear for doing their trade is an expense. Well, quite a lot isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSo, we help you avoid the many penalties for making errors on your returns\u2014even if they\u2019re innocent errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLastly, accountants are your trusted adviser. And when you\u2019re in a position to grow your business, they can help you do that as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA good accountant will be looking at your records, making sure they\u2019re straight and talk to you about your business on a quarterly basis. That\u2019s been a fantastic service for our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important not to panic if you have missed the 31 January deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, don\u2019t delay, as the sooner you complete and file your tax return the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless HMRC waives any penalties (make sure to contact them, as highlighted above), the minimum you\u2019ll have to pay in fines is \u00a3100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you take too long, this figure will increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mariah Tompkins from WKM Accountancy Services adds: \u201cOverall, it\u2019s important to remember that the sooner you act, the fewer fines you will incur. 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