How to Pay a Tax Bill or Demand

While owing tax liabilities to HMRC is not an enviable position, for the most part, it is relatively simple and straight forward to make a payment when it is requested. There are several ways to make a payment to HMRC, the most common include;

* A statement sent directly to you or your business from HMRC
* A demand notice sent directly to you or your business from HMRC
* A letter sent directly to you from HMRC

How to Pay a Statement

Many times HMRC will send a statement requiring you to submit payment. Within the envelope from HMRC, you will find details of your payment. On the reverse of your statement you will find details of who to contact in the event that you have any questions or may have a discrepancy with the statement. The details on the reverse of the statement will ensure that you speak to the correct person regarding your statement details so that your case can be handled smoothly and quickly. If you do have questions or a discrepancy, it is in your best interest to contact HMRC as soon as possible. Delaying payment in many cases may cause you to pay additional penalties, interest, etc.

If you have a question or discrepancy regarding your statement, you should gather the following information before you call. Being prepared can help you solve your issue or answer your question fully and in quick time. The following information you should have when contacting HMRC is:

* Your tax reference number
* Details of your bank account, you should have your sort code and account number available
* Payment method used, for example cheque, BACS, CHAPS or Bank Giro
* Date any payments was made
* Whether the amount has been debited from your account

For more information regarding this topic, please visit the following link:
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/howtopay/statement_i.htm
How to Pay a Demand Notice

Many times HMRC will send a demand notice requiring you to submit payment. Within the envelope from HMRC, you will find details of your payment. On the reverse of your demand notice you will find details of who to contact in the event that you have any questions or may have a discrepancy with the statement. The details on the reverse of the demand notice will ensure that you speak to the correct person regarding your demand notice details so that your case can be handled smoothly and quickly. If you do have questions or a discrepancy, it is in your best interest to contact HMRC as soon as possible. Delaying payment in many cases may cause you to pay additional penalties, interest, etc.

If you have a question or discrepancy regarding your demand notice, you should gather the following information before you call. Being prepared can help you solve your issue or answer your question fully and in quick time. The following information you should have when contacting HMRC is:

* Your tax reference number
* Details of your bank account, you should have your sort code and account number available
* Payment method used, for example cheque, BACS, CHAPS or Bank Giro
* Date any payments was made
* Whether the amount has been debited from your account

For more information regarding this topic, please visit the following link:
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/howtopay/demand_i.htm
How to Pay a Letter

Many times HMRC will send a letter requiring you to submit payment. Within the envelope from HMRC, you will find details of your payment. On the reverse of your letter you will find details of who to contact in the event that you have any questions or may have a discrepancy with the letter. The details on the reverse of the letter will ensure that you speak to the correct person regarding your letter details so that your case can be handled smoothly and quickly. If you do have questions or a discrepancy, it is in your best interest to contact HMRC as soon as possible. Delaying payment in many cases may cause you to pay additional penalties, interest, etc.

If you have a question or discrepancy regarding your letter, you should gather the following information before you call. Being prepared can help you solve your issue or answer your question fully and in quick time. The following information you should have when contacting HMRC is:

* Your tax reference number
* Details of your bank account, you should have your sort code and account number available
* Payment method used, for example cheque, BACS, CHAPS or Bank Giro
* Date any payments was made
* Whether the amount has been debited from your account

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Source: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/howtopay/letter_i.htm