Time limits for assessing and claims

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Time limits for assessing and claims

The table below shows the current time limits.
Tax Normal time limits Extended time limits
PAYE 5 years after 31 January following the year of assessment 20 years after 31 January following the year of assessment
VAT 3 years 20 years
Income Tax Self Assessment/Capital Gains Tax 5 years after 31January following the year of assessment 20 years after 31 January following the year of assessment
CTSA 6 years after the end of the accounting period 21 years after the end of the accounting period

The changes to the current legislation aim to align the time limits for assessment and will be based on customer behaviour.