SDLT Payment information for Stamp Taxes Online users

SDLT Payment information for Stamp Taxes Online users

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I have filed my return online and paid the tax due but have just received an SDLT 12 form requesting payment, what should I do?

An 'SDLT 12' is issued if full payment is not received within 10 days from successful submission of the return online. An SDLT 12 is also issued if you submit your land transaction return online after the 30 day deadline; notification must be received within 30 days from the 'effective date' of the transaction or penalties and interest may accrue. For more information please contact our Stamp Taxes Online Helpdesk.

Do I need to send payment for tax due at the same time as filing the return, or will I have to wait for the online submission receipt?

When you have successfully filed the return you will receive an online submission receipt (displayed on screen within seconds of filing). This means that your return has been successfully received and accepted. Please note that your successful submission receipt is also your ‘Electronic SDLT 5 certificate’ and can be printed off and sent to the appropriate land register, along with the necessary documents, for registration.

Once you have received your online submission receipt, containing the Unique Transaction Reference Number (UTRN) and the 32 character submission number, you should then make payment of any tax payable.

Please see our detailed information on methods of payment. Electronic methods are recommended as most secure and efficient.

Do you need to have received my payment before sending my certificate?

Your certificate will be sent on the same day as successful filing of your return online.

The total amount of tax due should be received by HMRC within 30 days of the 'effective date' or 12 days of filing your return online, which ever is earlier.

If we do not receive correct payment within the deadline, an SDLT 12 form will be issued requesting payment.

Penalties and interest may accrue if full payment is not received within 30 days from the 'effective date' of the transaction.

How do I pay the tax due?

We accept payment by a range of methods but recommend payment is made electronically. Please see our detailed information on methods of payment. Electronic payments are generally more efficient and secure than payment by post.