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Dividends - Just change tax code to pay??

Hi all,

I'm currently employed, so pay income tax through PAYE. I have this year received a dividend which is over the tax-free 2k amount. As such I need to pay the appropriate tax but do not need to fill out self-assessment forms as my income is already taxed elsewhere. Is it as easy as contacting HMIC to change my tax code and if I wished can I just pay the tax as a lump sum, if so when would this be due..?


Many thanks in advance...

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  • Hi,
    have a look HERE, might help, scroll down half way.
  • TCW85
    TCW85 Posts: 17 Forumite
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    Could do with knowing if there's a way of paying as a lump sum also..
  • Hi,
    try the Helpline,
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  • TCW85 said:
    Hi all,

    I'm currently employed, so pay income tax through PAYE. I have this year received a dividend which is over the tax-free 2k amount. As such I need to pay the appropriate tax but do not need to fill out self-assessment forms as my income is already taxed elsewhere. Is it as easy as contacting HMIC to change my tax code and if I wished can I just pay the tax as a lump sum, if so when would this be due..?


    Many thanks in advance...
    Did you find out if you could pay lump sum by card?
  • Dazed_and_C0nfused
    Dazed_and_C0nfused Posts: 15,834 Forumite
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    edited 2 January 2023 at 9:18PM
    frosty77 said:
    TCW85 said:
    Hi all,

    I'm currently employed, so pay income tax through PAYE. I have this year received a dividend which is over the tax-free 2k amount. As such I need to pay the appropriate tax but do not need to fill out self-assessment forms as my income is already taxed elsewhere. Is it as easy as contacting HMIC to change my tax code and if I wished can I just pay the tax as a lump sum, if so when would this be due..?


    Many thanks in advance...
    Did you find out if you could pay lump sum by card?
    You can do but you need to do this after HMRC have issued you with a P800 or PA302 calculation showing the amount due.

    https://www.gov.uk/simple-assessment
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