Trying to pay tax
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A letter from the tax office, a statement and a page of information - detailing exactly how much tax I have to pay and when (self assessment).
The only tiny detail they've omitted is how to actually pay it!
So I call them - automated system, directs me to a web page.
Type it in - page doesn't exist.
Search for page. It gives two possible accounts - says my letter will tell me which one - nope.
Call again - all our lines are bisy, can't help, goodbye.
FFS!
Is it really too much to ask that a statement detailing what you need to pay also includes the information of where to pay it to?
The only tiny detail they've omitted is how to actually pay it!
So I call them - automated system, directs me to a web page.
Type it in - page doesn't exist.
Search for page. It gives two possible accounts - says my letter will tell me which one - nope.
Call again - all our lines are bisy, can't help, goodbye.
FFS!
Is it really too much to ask that a statement detailing what you need to pay also includes the information of where to pay it to?
Yup, that's the page I eventually found.
Account details to use
Sort code Account number Account name
08 32 10 12001039 HMRC Cumbernauld
08 32 10 12001020 HMRC Shipley
Your bill will tell you which account to pay in to. If you don’t have a bill, or you’re not sure, use HMRC Cumbernauld.
I'll use the Cumbernauld one.
Why send a f
king statement out requesting money with no bank details on though? Ludicrous.
Account details to use
Sort code Account number Account name
08 32 10 12001039 HMRC Cumbernauld
08 32 10 12001020 HMRC Shipley
Your bill will tell you which account to pay in to. If you don’t have a bill, or you’re not sure, use HMRC Cumbernauld.
I'll use the Cumbernauld one.
Why send a f
king statement out requesting money with no bank details on though? Ludicrous. Nope. A letter and a statement.
This has come about because I lose a major client late 2014 so downgraded what I expected to earn in 2015/16 so as not to pay too much tax on account in January 16.
Having got to the end of the 2015/16 tax year, I had a better year than expected so am trying (via my accountant) to 'top it up'. In response the tax office has sent me a letter and a statement.
That said, I don't even know what I'm supposed to be paying as it doesn't make clear whether the final amount due includes the amount I have already paid in January or not.
HATE all this stuff. Don't mind paying it, just need to know how much and where to. Shouldn't be this complicated. Need to speak to my accountant again...
This has come about because I lose a major client late 2014 so downgraded what I expected to earn in 2015/16 so as not to pay too much tax on account in January 16.
Having got to the end of the 2015/16 tax year, I had a better year than expected so am trying (via my accountant) to 'top it up'. In response the tax office has sent me a letter and a statement.
That said, I don't even know what I'm supposed to be paying as it doesn't make clear whether the final amount due includes the amount I have already paid in January or not.
HATE all this stuff. Don't mind paying it, just need to know how much and where to. Shouldn't be this complicated. Need to speak to my accountant again...
Ahh, now that's interesting. On the statement there are two 'Claim to reduce on...' lines, the second being 21 April. Which did confuse me. You've just explained why that is.
So looks like my accountant did do that (I don't do any of it - hateful business. I just pay it. When I can figure out who to pay and how much).
Definitely no paying in slip though...
So looks like my accountant did do that (I don't do any of it - hateful business. I just pay it. When I can figure out who to pay and how much).
Definitely no paying in slip though...
I think he's basically retired but does a day a week for a bit of interest/pocket money. Nice chap, used him for years and he isn't dear so not inclined to change.
Meanwhile, I emailed his office and someone phoned me and clarified the situation so we're all good and I've just paid it.
Phew.
Meanwhile, I emailed his office and someone phoned me and clarified the situation so we're all good and I've just paid it.
Phew.
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