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Second Payment on Account Due 31 July 2026: What to Do If You Can't Pay HMRC

Four days until HMRC expects half of next year's tax bill, calculated on last year's profits. Here's what actually happens if you can't pay it by 31 July.

Publisher · 5 min

Self Assessment

The 31 July Payment on Account Deadline: How UK Self-Assessment Taxpayers Can Legally Reduce What They Owe HMRC This Summer

Millions of self-employed taxpayers will pay HMRC on 31 July a bill based on last year's profit — even if this year's is lower. You can change that.

Publisher · 3 min