📅 February 2026: Important UK Tax Dates You Shouldn’t Miss

February might look like a short month, but when it comes to UK tax and payroll deadlines, it’s a busy one. Missing even one date can mean penalties, interest, and unnecessary stress.

Don’t worry — here’s a simple breakdown of what’s due in February 2026 and why it matters, explained in plain English.

✅ 7 February 2026 – VAT Return & Payment Deadline

If your VAT period ended on 31 December 2025, then:

• Your VAT return

• And your VAT payment

both must be submitted online by 7 February 2026.

If you’re using Making Tax Digital (MTD), late filing can lead to instant penalties and interest.

To avoid issues:

• Keep your sales and expense records updated

• Make the payment early so it clears on time

• Double-check numbers before submitting

👉 Doing VAT early keeps your cash flow clear and avoids last-minute panic.

✅ 14 February 2026 – National Insurance Deferral (Form CA72A)

If you work in more than one job, you might end up paying extra National Insurance without realising it.

In this case, you can submit Form CA72A to ask for a deferral.

• Deadline: 14 February 2026

• This helps delay part of your NI payment until the final amount is confirmed

Why this helps:

• Higher take-home pay during the year

• No need to claim refunds later

It’s a small form, but it can make a real difference.

✅ 19 February 2026 – PAYE, NI & CIS Payment (Postal)

If you send PAYE, National Insurance, or CIS payments by post, your payment for the month ending 5 February 2026 must reach HMRC by 19 February 2026.

⚠️ Even if payroll is done on time, late payments can still cause penalties.

Tip: Postal payments take longer — send them well in advance.

✅ 19 February 2026 – CIS Monthly Return

If you’re a contractor under CIS, you must submit your CIS return for payments made to subcontractors up to 5 February 2026.

• Deadline: 19 February 2026

• Even if you made no payments, the return is still required

Missing this can lead to automatic fines, every single month.

✅ 22 February 2026 – PAYE, NI & CIS Payment (Online)

If you pay PAYE, NI, or CIS via:

• Online banking

• BACS

• Direct Debit

then your payment must reach HMRC by 22 February 2026.

Bank delays can happen, so always leave buffer time to stay penalty-free.

✅ 28 February 2026 – Corporation Tax Return Deadline

If your company’s financial year ended on 28 February 2025, then your Corporation Tax Return (CT600) must be filed by 28 February 2026.

Important to note:

• Filing late = penalties

• Even if tax is already paid, filing is still mandatory

Filing early gives time to fix mistakes and avoids last-day pressure.

💡 Final Thoughts: Stay Ahead, Stay Stress-Free

February deadlines come fast, especially when you’re busy running a business. Missing dates doesn’t just cost money — it costs peace of mind.

If you don’t want to track every deadline yourself, RH KPO can support you as your reliable offshore accounting partner.

From:

• VAT returns

• Payroll & CIS

• Corporation Tax filings

we make sure everything is accurate, compliant, and on time — so you can focus on growing your firm, not chasing deadlines.

📩 Need reliable UK accounting support? RH KPO is here to help.