I signed up for the online VAT processing and used the direct debit option to keep it simple, to ensure I don't miss any payments. Today I checked my account balances and they've not drawn the amount I owe for the VAT period ending 28/02. I checked with my bank and yes the direct debit has been setup.
When I used the direct debit option on the HMRC website I found it lacking in information. BUt somewhere I read that they draw the money 3 days after it's due. However, it's now the 18/04 so should have been paid before now.
Anyone else had issues with this, are they just slow in taking the payment? I wasn't supposed to make the first payment manually or something was I, before the direct debit method kicks in when the next VAT return is submitted?
When I used the direct debit option on the HMRC website I found it lacking in information. BUt somewhere I read that they draw the money 3 days after it's due. However, it's now the 18/04 so should have been paid before now.
Anyone else had issues with this, are they just slow in taking the payment? I wasn't supposed to make the first payment manually or something was I, before the direct debit method kicks in when the next VAT return is submitted?
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