News from 29 June 2026
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HMRC reminded Self Assessment taxpayers about the second payment on account due on 31 July 2026. Landlords who make payments on account were among those affected. This report concerns that July deadline.
What HMRC has said
HMRC says millions of Self Assessment taxpayers should prepare for the 31 July payment on account deadline. The department is encouraging taxpayers to use GOV.UK or the HMRC app to check payment options, make payments and set reminders.
The announcement says payments on account are instalments towards the next Self Assessment tax bill. They are normally made in two parts, due on 31 January and 31 July, with each instalment based on half of the previous year’s tax bill.
HMRC also says customers can set up weekly or monthly payment plans, and that payments already made through those plans count towards the next Self Assessment bill. The department points taxpayers to the GOV.UK “Pay your Self Assessment tax bill” service for the full list of payment methods.
