The Spring Statement 2026 was designed to provide stability, aiming for predictability at a time when global events have been anything but predictable. While Chancellor Rachel Reeves avoided major tax or spending changes, households and investors are already feeling the effects of rising geopolitical tensions, renewed inflation concerns, and uncertainty about interest rates.
Your complete guide to 2025/26 Tax Year End planning
Make the most of your allowances with our simple, step by step checklist.
Article last updated 5 March 2026.
As the tax year draws to a close, small, missed opportunities can add up to significant lost gains. Whether you’re managing personal finances, running a business, or planning for the next generation, the window to use your 2025/26 allowances closes on 5 April 2026. Our detailed checklist brings clarity to a complex landscape, helping you stay organised, avoid unnecessary tax, and make confident decisions for the year ahead.
This downloadable guide walks you through each key area of planning, highlighting the allowances, thresholds and rule changes that may affect you. It’s designed to help you spot what you’ve already taken care of, and what might still need attention, before the deadline.