Find your payment reference
To pay Self Assessment, you normally need your 11-character payment reference. This is your 10-digit Unique Taxpayer Reference, known as your UTR, followed by the letter K.
HMRC Self Assessment Payment Guide
Pay Your Self Assessment Tax Online
Guidance on UTR payment references, payment deadlines and paying HMRC online.
UTR reference
31 January deadline
31 July payment on account
GOV.UK guidance
How to Pay Your Self Assessment Tax Bill
To pay HMRC, you normally need your 11-character Self Assessment payment reference. This is your 10-digit UTR followed by the letter K. Always check your reference, payment deadline and payment method before sending money to HMRC.
Before You Pay Self Assessment
Complete these checks before making your Self Assessment payment.
Check your payment deadline
Self Assessment payments are usually due by 31 January for the balancing payment and first payment on account. A second payment on account may be due by 31 July.
Pay using the correct method
Choose a payment method that gives enough time for the payment to reach HMRC. Keep proof of payment and check that your reference has been entered correctly.
Pay Self Assessment Online
Use the official HMRC online payment service to pay your Self Assessment tax bill. Make sure you have your 11-character payment reference before continuing.
Important:
Your Self Assessment payment reference is usually your 10-digit UTR followed by
the letter K. Using the wrong reference can delay the payment being allocated to
your account.
Payment Instructions Step by Step
The exact screens may change on HMRC’s website, but the general process is usually as follows.
- Open the official HMRC Self Assessment payment page.
- Choose the payment method you want to use.
- If paying by card, continue to the debit card or corporate credit card payment option.
- Enter your 11-character payment reference, which is your 10-digit UTR followed by the letter K.
- Enter the amount you want to pay.
- Enter your billing details and email address, if requested.
- Check the payment details carefully before continuing.
- Enter your card or bank payment details.
- Submit the payment and save the confirmation for your records.
Important Payment Reminder
Gondal Accountancy does not collect HMRC tax payments on behalf of HMRC through this page. Always make sure you are paying HMRC using the correct official payment method and reference. If you are unsure, contact us before making the payment.
Need Help Finding Your UTR or Payment Reference?
If you cannot find your UTR or Self Assessment payment reference, call us on 0121 439 9760 . If you are our client, please contact your dedicated accountant for support before making the payment.
Contact Gondal AccountancySelf Assessment Payment FAQs
Common questions before paying Self Assessment tax to HMRC.
You normally need your 11-character Self Assessment payment reference. This is your 10-digit Unique Taxpayer Reference, known as your UTR, followed by the letter K.
You can usually find your payment reference in your HMRC online account or on your Self Assessment paying-in slip if you receive paper statements.
Self Assessment tax is usually due by 31 January for the balancing payment and first payment on account. A second payment on account may be due by 31 July.
No. HMRC does not accept personal credit card payments for Self Assessment. You may be able to pay by personal debit card or corporate debit or credit card, depending on the payment option selected.
HMRC may delay allocating the payment to your Self Assessment account. This can lead to reminders, interest, penalties or payment queries even if the money has already been sent.
You may be able to set up a Budget Payment Plan to make weekly or monthly Direct Debit payments towards your next Self Assessment tax bill, provided you are up to date with previous Self Assessment payments.
Yes. If you are our client, please contact your dedicated accountant and we can help you check your UTR, payment reference, amount due and deadline before you make the payment to HMRC.
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If you are having difficulty making a payment or are unsure which reference to use, speak to our team before paying HMRC.
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