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UK Tax Deadline Approaches: Prepare and Avoid Scams
1/15/2026
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- The deadline for the UK 2024-2025 self-assessment tax return is 31 January 2026.
- People should prepare their documents early to avoid mistakes.
- Those with extra income from side jobs may need to register for self-assessment.
- HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is focusing on cryptoasset tax evasion and urges taxpayers to report suspicious communications.
- Over 4,800 self-assessment scams have been reported since February 2025.
