⏰ End of Tax Year Checklist

The main UK tax moves to review before 5 April — without drowning in jargon.

What to review before the deadline

  1. Use your ISA allowance if you still have unused room.
  2. Review pension contributions if you want extra tax relief or to reduce HICBC / higher-rate exposure.
  3. Use capital gains allowance if you planned to sell investments and spread gains.
  4. Check marriage allowance if one spouse has unused personal allowance.
  5. Gift Aid timing can matter for higher-rate relief.
  6. Director dividends may need careful timing before year end.
Small pension changes near key thresholds can have surprisingly large tax effects.

People who should pay special attention

This checklist is for planning. Complex disposals, company shares, trusts and international issues deserve a closer review.