Updates: Payments

Stay informed with the latest tax news, deadlines, and regulatory changes.

August 2026

5 August 2026

Received a Simple Assessment Letter? Don't Ignore It

HMRC is sending 1.8 million Simple Assessment letters for the 2025/26 tax year. Here's who gets them, why, and the 31 January 2027 payment deadline.

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July 2026

11 July 2026

Second Payment on Account Due 31 July 2026

HMRC is reminding Self Assessment taxpayers that the second Payment on Account is due by 31 July 2026 — here's who it applies to and how to pay.

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January 2026

12 January 2026

How to Pay Your Self Assessment Tax Bill Before 31 January

With the deadline approaching, here are all the ways to pay your Self Assessment tax bill — including the HMRC app, which saw a 65% increase in use this year.

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