Can’t pay your tax?

Can't Pay your Tax? Helpful information
Euan
April 12, 2019

    A reminder that HMRC may consider extended options for settling your outstanding tax bill. The key is to contact HMRC, explain why you can’t pay on time, and discuss how you can settle any outstanding liabilities.

    If you can’t pay before the deadline, call the Business Payment Support Service. Anyone can use this service, not just businesses.

    Business Payment Support Service

    Telephone: 0300 200 3835
    Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm
    Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 4pm
    Nominated partners in business partnerships can negotiate time to pay with HMRC on behalf of the partnership or individual partners.

    If you’ve missed your payment date

    If you’ve received a payment demand, like a tax bill or a letter threatening you with legal action, call the HMRC office that sent you the letter.

    Call the Business Payment Support Service if you haven’t received a bill or letter about payment yet.

    Self-Assessment

    Call the Self-Assessment helpline if you’ve missed your payment date.

    Telephone: 0300 200 3822
    Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm
    Saturday, 8am to 4pm

    Total Accounting can also help explain the helpful options open to you, call us today on 0141 887 7766.

    Source: DocSafe

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