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Paying tax after self assessment calculation

littlemoney · 2026-06-20 20:06:00

When paying additional tax after self assessment direct to HMRC can you pay a small initial amount just to check the acount details have been entered correctly. That way if there's an error, it's only a small amount. Then send the balance owed. I normally do this for any new BACS payment for my own peace of mind and…

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sausage_time Posts: 2,115

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23 June at 8:52AM edited 23 June at 8:54AM

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82044601#Comment_82044601

Even preprogrammed account and sort code entry requires the reference to be manually entered and checked. And checked again.
Not an issue with Open Banking, a huge advantage.

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