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Filing Your Tax Return

Of the just over twelve million people who need to file a self-assessment return each year, more than 5.65 million still need to do so. That’s according to an HMRC update issued on 5^th January 2026. Those who have yet to file have until the end of January to do so or they face receipt of an initial £100 fine, followed by further fines if returns remain unfiled.

In the update HMRC shared the information that nearly twenty thousand individuals filed their return on New year’s Day, joining the four thousand who filed the day before and the 37,435 individuals who filed between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. 

HMRC stress that if circumstances change then individuals who previously filed returns but no longer need to do have to notify HMRC before the end of January or they will face a fine for non-submission. They have also issued a warning to all self-assessment filers to be wary of an increase in scam contacts at this time of year.

We are unable to assist with tax returns but if you are looking for advice on investments or if your situation has changed and you may therefore need to review your existing pensions or investments, contact Beckworth by using one of the links on our website.