Paying HMRC

Every month you have to pay HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC):

Pay what you owe by the 22nd of the month (or the 19th if paying by post) - you may have to pay a penalty if you do not.

If you usually pay less than £1,500 per month, you may be able to pay quarterly instead of monthly. Contact the payment helpline to find out.

Viewing what you owe

View your HMRC online account to see the reports you’ve sent and to find out what you owe.

There are things you can check if your PAYE bill is not what you expected.

How to pay

You can pay your PAYE bill in a number of different ways.

Interest and penalties

HMRC will usually tell you if they think you’ve paid late - either in a letter or a notice through PAYE Online. You’ll be charged interest daily at the standard rate.

You may be charged a penalty if you do not pay on time or in full.