Sole Trader
Self-employed individuals registered for Self Assessment.
VAT stagger
HMRC assigns each VAT-registered business a quarterly “stagger” — the months your VAT periods end. Pick the one on your VAT certificate so the tracker shows the right return and payment dates. Tick “VAT return” above to enable it.
Applies to your business — tick the taxes that are relevant
Self Assessment tax return (online)
File your SA100 online by 31 January after the tax year ended 5 April. Late filing triggers an immediate £100 penalty.
Balancing payment & 1st payment on account
Pay any tax owed for the year plus your first payment on account by 31 January. Interest accrues on late payments.
Second payment on account
Your second payment on account for the previous tax year is due by 31 July.
Register for Self Assessment
New sole traders and partners must register by 5 October after the tax year in which self-employment began.
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