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United Kingdom Tax Compliance

Self Assessment · Capital Gains Tax · HMRC MTD

Tax authority
HMRC
Tax year
6 April – 5 April
Filing deadline
31 January (online filing)
CGT rate
10% / 20% (18% / 24% for property)
Overview

The United Kingdom tax system at a glance

Filings in United Kingdom go through HM Revenue & Customs. The standard method is Self Assessment (SA100) online or paper.

Capital gains on disposals. Income tax on mining, staking, and airdrops.

Annual exemption: £3,000 CGT annual exempt amount (2024/25)

Heads up: MTD for Income Tax from April 2026 (£50K+ threshold)

Key rates & treatment

Income tax rates
20% / 40% / 45%
Capital gains rate
10% / 20% (18% / 24% for property)
Annual exemption
£3,000 CGT annual exempt amount (2024/25)
Currency
GBP (£)

What Handy covers in United Kingdom

Six things your United Kingdom expert handles end-to-end.

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Self Assessment filing (SA100, SA108)

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Capital Gains Tax computation and reporting

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HMRC Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance

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Foreign income and Double Taxation Relief

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Property income (SA105)

Self-employment (SA103)

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Key deadlines

When the United Kingdom tax year runs and when filings are due.

Tax year
6 April – 5 April
The reporting period for income and gains.
Filing deadline
31 January (online filing)
When your return is due to HMRC.
Filing method
Self Assessment (SA100) online or paper
How returns are submitted.

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