HMRC reveals Lanarkshire residents among almost 65,000 customers to pay self assessment bills via its app since last April

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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed Lanarkshire residents are among the almost 65,000 customers to have paid their self assessment bills via its app since April last year.Last month, a total of 14,170 customers paid via the app - the highest number of app payments in one month since the facility was launched in February 2022.The self assessment deadline for the 2021 to 2022 tax year is January 31 and HMRC is urging Lanarkshire customers not to delay completing their tax return and paying any tax owed.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android For customers who need some extra help with their tax return, there are a wide range of resources available to help them complete it, including guidance online, webinars and YouTube videos.

Customers are encouraged to check online for help before calling HMRC during what is the busiest time of the year.The HMRC app is a quick, free and secure way to view their National Insurance number, Unique Taxpayer Reference or make a payment; it only takes around 60 seconds to pay via the app.Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s director general for customer services, said: "We want to help self assessment customers meet their obligations and offer a range of options to help customers pay their tax return bill. "To choose the option that suits them, customers can search ‘pay my self