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Almost 100,000 customers have paid 拢121 million using the HM Revenue and Customs鈥� (HMRC) app since April 2023, taking advantage of the quickest and easiest way to pay their Self Assessment tax bill.

Latest figures from HMRC reveal that between April and September 2023, 97,365 customers used the app to settle their tax bill for the 2022 to 2023 tax year 鈥� more than 3 times the 拢34.6 million paid by 36,467 customers during the same period last year.聽聽

Customers have been able to pay their Self Assessment tax bill via the free and secure HMRC app since February 2022 and there is a YouTube video聽demonstrating how to make a payment.聽

In addition to making payments, using the app is the simplest way for Self Assessment customers to access personal details including their Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR), National Insurance number and any PAYE information they may need to complete their tax return.聽

The app has a range of features and is available to everyone, not just those who need to use the Self Assessment system.

Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC鈥檚 Director General for Customer Services, said:聽

We all have busy lives, so it makes sense that more and more customers are choosing to access their personal tax information and pay their tax bill through the HMRC app. It gives them the flexibility and convenience they need 鈥� as well as peace of mind that their Self Assessment is sorted. Go to 188体育 and search 鈥�HMRC app鈥� to find out more.

The deadline for customers to complete their tax return for the 2022 to 2023 tax year and pay any tax owed is 31 January 2024.聽

Customers can pay their bill via the app and get a refund of any tax owed. Customers are reminded to include their bank account details on their tax return so they can get any repayment due quickly and securely.

Customers can set up notifications to remind them when payments are due, so they don鈥檛 need to worry about missing deadlines or incurring penalties.鈥€疶o set up their reminder they should select the 鈥楽elf Assessment鈥� section in the app, where the option to 鈥榮et a reminder鈥� is available. This will give payment date deadline options to select reminders for.聽聽

HMRC app data also revealed that:聽

• January 2023, was the busiest month for app payments with 56,738 customers paying 拢125,819,051 in tax
• July 2023 was the second busiest month with 29,774 customers using the app to pay 拢54 million

App users will need a user ID and password to access their personal information which they can set up while using the app.聽聽

The app鈥檚 Self Assessment function is also available in Welsh. Customers can enable Welsh language options from the settings screen.聽

If customers cannot pay in full, HMRC wants to help them to find an affordable way to pay the tax they owe.聽If聽customers owe less than 拢30,000, they may be able to set up a Time to Pay arrangement and do this online without speaking to HMRC. For a full list of ways to pay any tax owed, visit 188体育.聽聽

There is a new affordability assessment in the Self Serve Time to Pay online service. Customers will be asked about their income and spending to calculate their disposable income and set up an affordable payment plan for them.聽

Self Assessment customers are at increased risk of falling victim to scams and should never share their login details with anyone, including a tax agent. Check HMRC scams advice on 188体育.

Further information

More information about Self Assessment.

App data between February 2022 and September 2023聽

Month	Amount paid	Number of customers
Feb 2022	拢1,771,533	2605
March 2022	拢4,039,112	4920
April 2022	拢3,686,893	6517
May 2022	拢3,048,778	4605
June 2022	拢5,243,962	5386
July 2022	拢14,426,735	9655
August 2022	拢4,359,364	5066
September 2022	拢3,886,830	5238
October 2022	拢5,701,261	6573
November 2022	拢8,172,008	8615
December 2022	拢18,981,500	14333
January 2023	拢125,819,051	56738
February 2023	拢13,934,228	12026
March 2023	拢10,258,421	13301
April 2023	拢8,776,640	11756
May 2023	拢10,055,969	11417
June 2023	拢15,437,787	14844
July 2023	拢54,842,874	29774
August 2023	拢16,504,463	14355
September 2023	拢15,433,397	15219

Customers can download the app at the or . The App currently holds a score of 4.8 stars on the App Store, and 4.3 on Google Play.聽

Once a customer has signed into the app for the first time, they can use facial recognition, their fingerprint or a 6-digit pin to get fast and secure access.聽

Customers who don鈥檛 have a Government Gateway user ID and password will need two forms of evidence to prove their identity. This can include their UK passport and UK driving licence. We鈥檙e urging customers never to share their Government Gateway user ID and password. Someone using these details could steal from them or make a fraudulent claim in their name.聽

It is important that customers let HMRC know of any changes to their circumstances. Customers can use the app to update their details including a new address or name. Customers also need to let us know if they鈥檝e stopped being self-employed or need to change their business details. This can be done online at 188体育.聽

HMRC wants to help you get your tax right. Lots of information and support is available online which includes:聽

• 聽 - the assistant will help you find information, and if you can鈥檛 what you鈥檙e looking for you can ask to speak to an adviser
• guidance notes and help sheets and provide a wealth of information if you鈥檙e stuck or confused
• live webinars where you can ask questions or if you can鈥檛 join, you can watch recorded webinars on demand
• technical support for HMRC online services for help signing into online services
• email updates - so you don鈥檛 miss out on the latest information on Self Assessment
• social media updates - follow HMRC to get the latest updates on Self Assessment services and useful reminders
• if you need extra support to help your with Self Assessment you can contact a voluntary or community sector organisation who can provide you with help and advice, or you can get support directly from HMRC

If anyone thinks they no longer need to complete a Self Assessment tax return for the 2022 to 2023 tax year, they should tell HMRC as soon as possible to avoid any penalties.