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Contact HM Revenue and Customs if you cannot pay your tax bill - get more time to pay or pay in instalments.

• Overview

  If you cannot pay your tax bill in full, you may be able to set up a…

• Setting up a payment plan

  You may be able to set up a payment plan to pay your overdue tax bill in…

• How much you'll pay

  The amount you’ll be asked to pay each month will be based on how much you…

• If you do not contact HMRC or refuse to pay

  HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will always try to contact you if you miss a…

• Help and advice

  If you’re in England or Wales, Money Helper can give you more information…

• Updated: 23 February 2016

Check the availability and any issues affecting the VAT payment plan service.

• Updated: 5 March 2026

The loan charge will not apply to any disguised remuneration loans before 9 December 2010.

• Updated: 16 December 2025

Check the availability and any issues affecting the Simple Assessment payment plan service.

• Updated: 5 March 2026

Payment options for your Self Assessment tax bill - Direct Debit, bank transfer, through your tax code, debit or credit card, cheque and pay weekly or monthly

Form for court staff to record details of payments or transfers into a Court Funds Office account as a result of a court order.

Check the availability and any issues affecting the Employers PAYE payment plan service.

• Updated: 5 March 2026

When you start repaying your student loan, your monthly repayments, what to do if you have 2 jobs or are self-employed, how to get a refund if you've overpaid.

Check the availability and any issues affecting the Self Assessment payment plan service.

• Updated: 7 September 2023