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Glasgow Times
13 hours ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
HMRC sending letters to 1.4 million Brits who need to pay up
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issues the routine letters every year to people who need to pay tax on their income that has not been taxed through Pay As You Earn (PAYE) or Self Assessment. The letters provide a detailed assessment of unpaid tax on income above the annual personal allowance and guidance on how customers can pay tax owed. Download the HMRC app to manage your money easily. When you're on it, you're on it. Download today. 👇 — HM Revenue & Customs (@HMRCgovuk) July 29, 2025 A Simple Assessment can be issued for a number of reasons, including where: There is tax to pay on interest on savings or dividends Customers received more tax-free allowances than they were entitled to Customers have a second income they haven't paid tax on Too little tax has been paid Tax is due to be paid on pension income If customers receive a letter either through the post or online in their Personal Tax Account, they can go to to find out more, check the assessment against their own records and pay any tax owed. The payment deadline is 31 January 2026, unless an alternative date is stated in the letter. Simple Assessment payments can be made in full, or in instalments before the deadline. Payments can be made using the free and secure HMRC app, online via by bank transfer or cheque. A full list of payment methods can be found on HMRC has produced a detailed guide to help pensioners understand their Simple Assessment. Simple Assessment letters are automatically generated and sent to customers when HMRC receives information from employers, Department for Work and Pensions, customers themselves and from banks, building societies and financial institutions that shows tax is due. Recommended reading: Anyone who believes an error has been made in the assessment should get in touch with HMRC within 60 days to query it. More information on how to contact HMRC is available on If HMRC agrees an assessment was incorrect, customers will be sent an updated letter with details of how to pay by the deadline. If HMRC believes the assessment was correct, customers can go to to appeal within 30 days of the date of the decision letter.
Rhyl Journal
a day ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
HMRC sending letters to 1.4 million Brits who need to pay up
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issues the routine letters every year to people who need to pay tax on their income that has not been taxed through Pay As You Earn (PAYE) or Self Assessment. The letters provide a detailed assessment of unpaid tax on income above the annual personal allowance and guidance on how customers can pay tax owed. Download the HMRC app to manage your money easily. When you're on it, you're on it. Download today. 👇 A Simple Assessment can be issued for a number of reasons, including where: If customers receive a letter either through the post or online in their Personal Tax Account, they can go to to find out more, check the assessment against their own records and pay any tax owed. The payment deadline is 31 January 2026, unless an alternative date is stated in the letter. Simple Assessment payments can be made in full, or in instalments before the deadline. Payments can be made using the free and secure HMRC app, online via by bank transfer or cheque. A full list of payment methods can be found on HMRC has produced a detailed guide to help pensioners understand their Simple Assessment. Simple Assessment letters are automatically generated and sent to customers when HMRC receives information from employers, Department for Work and Pensions, customers themselves and from banks, building societies and financial institutions that shows tax is due. Recommended reading: Anyone who believes an error has been made in the assessment should get in touch with HMRC within 60 days to query it. More information on how to contact HMRC is available on If HMRC agrees an assessment was incorrect, customers will be sent an updated letter with details of how to pay by the deadline. If HMRC believes the assessment was correct, customers can go to to appeal within 30 days of the date of the decision letter.
Leader Live
a day ago
- Business
- Leader Live
HMRC sending letters to 1.4 million Brits who need to pay up
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issues the routine letters every year to people who need to pay tax on their income that has not been taxed through Pay As You Earn (PAYE) or Self Assessment. The letters provide a detailed assessment of unpaid tax on income above the annual personal allowance and guidance on how customers can pay tax owed. Download the HMRC app to manage your money easily. When you're on it, you're on it. Download today. 👇 A Simple Assessment can be issued for a number of reasons, including where: If customers receive a letter either through the post or online in their Personal Tax Account, they can go to to find out more, check the assessment against their own records and pay any tax owed. The payment deadline is 31 January 2026, unless an alternative date is stated in the letter. Simple Assessment payments can be made in full, or in instalments before the deadline. Payments can be made using the free and secure HMRC app, online via by bank transfer or cheque. A full list of payment methods can be found on HMRC has produced a detailed guide to help pensioners understand their Simple Assessment. Simple Assessment letters are automatically generated and sent to customers when HMRC receives information from employers, Department for Work and Pensions, customers themselves and from banks, building societies and financial institutions that shows tax is due. Recommended reading: Anyone who believes an error has been made in the assessment should get in touch with HMRC within 60 days to query it. More information on how to contact HMRC is available on If HMRC agrees an assessment was incorrect, customers will be sent an updated letter with details of how to pay by the deadline. If HMRC believes the assessment was correct, customers can go to to appeal within 30 days of the date of the decision letter.
South Wales Guardian
a day ago
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
HMRC sending letters to 1.4 million Brits who need to pay up
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issues the routine letters every year to people who need to pay tax on their income that has not been taxed through Pay As You Earn (PAYE) or Self Assessment. The letters provide a detailed assessment of unpaid tax on income above the annual personal allowance and guidance on how customers can pay tax owed. Download the HMRC app to manage your money easily. When you're on it, you're on it. Download today. 👇 A Simple Assessment can be issued for a number of reasons, including where: If customers receive a letter either through the post or online in their Personal Tax Account, they can go to to find out more, check the assessment against their own records and pay any tax owed. The payment deadline is 31 January 2026, unless an alternative date is stated in the letter. Simple Assessment payments can be made in full, or in instalments before the deadline. Payments can be made using the free and secure HMRC app, online via by bank transfer or cheque. A full list of payment methods can be found on HMRC has produced a detailed guide to help pensioners understand their Simple Assessment. Simple Assessment letters are automatically generated and sent to customers when HMRC receives information from employers, Department for Work and Pensions, customers themselves and from banks, building societies and financial institutions that shows tax is due. Recommended reading: Anyone who believes an error has been made in the assessment should get in touch with HMRC within 60 days to query it. More information on how to contact HMRC is available on If HMRC agrees an assessment was incorrect, customers will be sent an updated letter with details of how to pay by the deadline. If HMRC believes the assessment was correct, customers can go to to appeal within 30 days of the date of the decision letter.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
DWP benefits and HMRC payments to be issued early next month
The upcoming bank holiday is expected to have a significant impact on some payment dates for DWP and HMRC claimants The upcoming bank holiday is set to significantly alter the payment dates for some benefit claimants. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has already confirmed changes to scheduled payments due on that date, with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) expected to follow suit. Those due to receive State Pension or benefits on August 25, including Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Child Benefit and Attendance Allowance, will receive their money earlier, on Friday, August 22. Payments are typically issued on the first working day prior to a bank holiday to ensure people receive their payment on a day when offices, webchat services and phone lines are open. The DWP is also expected to confirm that Jobcentres across Great Britain will be closed on the bank holiday. Below is a comprehensive list of DWP and HMRC payments which could be affected by the bank holidays on Monday, August 25. It's important to note that if your upcoming payment does not fall on the bank holiday, it will be paid as normal, reports the Daily Record. DWP payment date changes The DWP has yet to confirm the payment date changes, but it is anticipated that Payments due to be made on Monday, August 25 will be issued on Friday, August 22. We will update this article as soon as the information has been confirmed. Payments which could be affected include: Employment Support Allowance (ESA) Carer's Allowance Attendance Allowance Income Support Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) Universal Credit State Pension Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Pension Credit HMRC payment date changes HMRC has confirmed that payments scheduled for Monday, August 25 will be issued on Friday, August 22. Affected payments include:
