Asking HMRC for more time to pay

Know you can’t pay your tax bill?

Thought about asking HMRC for more time to pay?

In the current difficult times of Coronavirus when you may not be able to trade as normal, cashflow can become a problem so think about asking HMRC for more time to pay.

There are a number of government initiatives available which you can read about here.

Please also read our dedicated COVID-19 summary here.

If you can’t raise the money to pay the whole of your tax bill by the due date, you can ask HMRC for a (TTP) arrangement by calling:0300 200 3835. Interest will be charged for late payment, but you should avoid penalties if the TTP is agreed before the penalties become due.

Any type of tax can be subject to a TTP arrangement; not just business taxes. However, you will need to confirm to HMRC that you can’t borrow the money in time, and you must agree to pay the tax by instalments collected by direct debit. HMRC are unlikely to agree a TTP arrangement if you have made a similar request in earlier years, or if your tax returns are outstanding. We can help you negotiate a TTP agreement.

https://www.gov.uk/difficulties-paying-hmrc