Virtually 65,000 clients have paid their Self Evaluation payments, totalling almost £67 million, through the HMRC app since April 2022, HM Income and Customs has revealed.

In December 2022, 14,170 clients paid through the app – the very best variety of app funds in a single month for the reason that facility was launched in February 2022.

The Self Evaluation deadline for the 2021 to 2022 tax yr is 31 January and HMRC is urging clients to not delay finishing their tax return and paying any tax owed. For purchasers who want some additional assist with their tax return, there are a variety of assets out there to assist them full it, together with steering on-line, webinars and YouTube movies.

Prospects are inspired to examine on-line for assist earlier than calling HMRC throughout what’s the busiest time of the yr. The HMRC app is a fast, free and safe method to view their Nationwide Insurance coverage quantity, Distinctive Taxpayer Reference or make a fee. It solely takes round 60 seconds to pay through the app.

Prospects who’re unable to pay what they owe in full, might be able to arrange a fee plan, permitting them to unfold the price into manageable month-to-month instalments. Since April 2022, 45,600 Self Evaluation clients have arrange a Time to Pay association. In December, round 10,500 clients arrange a plan, totalling greater than £36 million in tax.

Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s Director Common for Buyer Companies, stated: “We wish to assist Self Evaluation clients meet their obligations and HMRC affords a variety of choices to assist clients pay their tax return invoice. To decide on the choice that fits them, clients can search ‘pay my Self Evaluation’ on GOV.UK to search out out extra.”

For purchasers who pay their present estimated tax invoice through Fee on Account, the primary instalment for the 2022 to 2023 tax yr is due on 31 January.

Anybody who information their tax return or pays any tax owed after 31 January could face a penalty.

HMRC will deal with these with real excuses leniently, because it focuses on those that persistently fail to finish their tax returns and deliberate tax evaders. Prospects who present HMRC with an inexpensive excuse earlier than the 31 January deadline can keep away from a penalty after this date.