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The timeline below shows the key milestones and deadlines associated with paying an Annual Allowance tax charge.
Step 1
Deadline Calculator
You need to work out your Annual Allowance.
You need to check whether you have exceeded your Annual Allowance.
Have you exceeded your Annual Allowance?
Step 1 > No > Outcome
Outcome
You do not have to do anything else — but we recommend that you keep a note of any Carry Forward figures for next year.
Step 1 > Yes > Step 2
You need to register for and complete a Self Assessment form - This link opens in a new browser window.
5 October 2024: The deadline for registering for Self Assessment if you’re not already registered.
Do you want to use Scheme Pays?
Step 1 > Yes > Step 2 > No > Outcome
Outcome
31 January 2025: Deadline for submitting your Self Assessment Tax return and paying your Annual Allowance to HMRC.
Step 1 > Yes > Step 2 > Yes > Step 3
Outcome
30 November 2024: Deadline for requesting Scheme Pays - This link opens in a new browser window.
31 January 2025: You still have to submit your Self Assessment Tax return to HMRC by this deadline.
The timeline below shows the key milestones and deadlines associated with paying an Annual Allowance tax charge.
Step 1
Deadline Calculator
You need to work out your Annual Allowance.
You need to check whether you have exceeded your Annual Allowance.
Have you exceeded your Annual Allowance?
Step 1 > No > Outcome
Outcome
You do not have to do anything else — but we recommend that you keep a note of any Carry Forward figures for next year.
Step 1 > Yes > Step 2
You need to register for and complete a Self Assessment form – you can register / complete a Self Assessment form here - This link opens in a new browser window.
5 October 2024: The deadline for registering for Self Assessment if you’re not already registered.
Do you want to use Scheme Pays?
Step 1 > Yes > Step 2 > No > Outcome
Outcome
31 January 2025: Deadline for submitting your Self Assessment Tax return and paying your Annual Allowance to HMRC.
Step 1 > Yes > Step 2 > Yes > Step 3
10 October 2024: Deadline for requesting a Scheme Pays quote - This link opens in a new browser window.
8 November 2024: Date by which we will issue your Scheme Pays quote.
Do you still want to use Scheme Pays?
Step 1 > Yes > Step 2 > Yes > Step 3 > No > Outcome
Outcome
31 January 2024: Deadline for submitting your Self Assessment Tax return and paying your Annual Allowance to HMRC.
Step 1 > Yes > Step 2 > Yes > Step 3 > Yes > Outcome
Outcome
30 November 2024: Deadline for returning your Scheme Pays nomination form.
31 January 2025: You still have to submit your Self Assessment Tax return to HMRC by this deadline.
