After last year’s tax filing season saw COVID-19 disruptions and penalty-free deadlines, normality returns this year, with the usual penalties in place for those who fail to file on time.

Self-Assessment deadline for income earned in 2021-22

For untaxed income earned during the 2021-22 tax year, the online deadline for filing your Self-Assessment tax return and paying your bill is midnight 31 January 2023.

But you can file your tax return at any time before then – there are a number of benefits in filing it early. It can make it easier to plan your finances, plus help you minimise the risk of fines.