HMRC Time to Pay Service

If you cannot pay your tax bill on time because of coronavirus, you may be able to delay it without penalty using HMRC’s Time to Pay service.

Who Can Apply?

  • All businesses and self-employed people in financial distress, and with outstanding tax liabilities, may be eligible to receive support with their tax affairs through HMRC’s Time To Pay service
  • This allows businesses and individuals to pay off their debt by instalments over a period of time.
  • Arrangements are agreed on a case-by-case basis and tailored to individual circumstances and liabilities

You are eligible if your business:

  • Pays tax to the UK Government
  • Has outstanding tax liabilities

Call the HMRC Helpline on 0800 024 1222

Alternatively you can contact HMRC via webchat (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm).

Advisers can only talk to you about problems paying your taxes due to Covid-19. This could be:

  • Self-Assessment
  • VAT
  • Employers’ PAYE
  • Corporation Tax

A link to the webchat facility is available via the HMRC section of the UK Government website.

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