Brand Bitesize: Tax Return Deadlines

Tax deadlines are a regular feature in CII R03 questions and often an easy source of marks. This short Brand Bitesize video recaps the key timelines you’re expected to know, helping you keep the main reporting and payment dates clear in your mind ahead of the exam.
This video is correct as at 10 February 2026.
Tax Return Deadlines
If you’re revising for the CII R03 Personal Taxation exam, understanding tax return deadlines is essential. These are classic exam-tested areas and easy marks if you know the timelines clearly. In this Brand Financial Training bitesize revision video, we cover the key deadlines you need to remember for:
- Self Assessment tax returns and payments on account
- VAT return and payment deadlines
- Corporation Tax filing and payment timelines
- Capital Gains Tax reporting, including residential property disposals
These topics regularly appear in CII R03 exam questions; Many candidates lose marks simply because they mix up deadlines or forget which tax is reported when. Getting these details clear can boost your confidence and help secure straightforward marks in the exam.
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