- Taxpayers who cannot pay their tax bill on time can set up a time to pay arrangement with HMRC which can be done online.
- Setting up a time to pay arrangement online for self-assessment has been possible for several years.
- The self-assessment limit increased from £10,000 to £30,000 in October 2020.
- The ability to create an online time to pay arrangement was extended to employers PAYE in December 2022.
- The criteria for using the online services are
- If the taxpayer cannot meet these conditions, either they or their accountant will need to speak to HMRC or use the webchat.
- The HMRC Payment Support Service contact number is 0300 200 385.
- Agents cannot use the online service on behalf of their clients.
- Interest will be charged on payments made after the deadline.
- Click here to access the self-assessment online service and here for the PAYE service