The government is warning taxpayers that a deadline is looming.

Payment of any outstanding amounts for 2016/17 personal tax assessments and 2017/18 payment on account notices are due on January 6.

There are several ways to pay tax bills, including an online service payment facility, which allows people to avoid potentially large queues at the Income Tax Division office as the payment date approaches.

Anyone who is interested should register for Government Online Services at www.gov.im/onlineservices and then follow the links to enrol for tax services.

The government says assistance can also be provided in completing the process either in person at the income tax division or by telephoning 685400.