HMRC Time to Pay request letter

Letter to HMRC requesting a Time to Pay arrangement for a Self Assessment bill.

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Your name *

Your address *

Your email

Today's date *

Your UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference) *

Tax year of the bill *

Amount owed (£) *

Months requested *

Affordable monthly amount (£) *

Reason for difficulty *

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Evidence you'll also need

Your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) — 10 digits.
Your filed Self Assessment return for the year — HMRC won't agree TTP without it.
A one-page budget showing income vs essential outgoings — they will ask.
Bank statements for the last 3 months if HMRC requests proof.

{{your_name}}
  {{your_address}}

  21 April 2026

  HM Revenue & Customs
  Self Assessment
  BX9 1AS

  **Time to Pay arrangement request - UTR {{utr}}**

  Dear HMRC,

  I am writing to request a Time to Pay arrangement for my Self Assessment bill for the **{{tax_year}}** tax year.

  - Total amount owed: **£{{amount_owed}}**
  - Affordable monthly payment: **£{{monthly_amount}}**
  - Length of arrangement requested: **{{months_requested}} months**

  **Reason for difficulty:**
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  I confirm that I have filed all my Self Assessment returns up to date and have no other outstanding HMRC debts.

  Please confirm the arrangement in writing. I understand that interest will continue to accrue on the outstanding balance.

  Yours faithfully,

  {{your_name}}
  {{your_email}}