We help the honest majority to get their tax right and make it hard for the dishonest minority to cheat the system. HMRC is a non-ministerial department, supported by 2 agencies and public bodies. Where’s my reply? Contact Form: Where’s my reply? Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request .
What should I expect in an opening letter from HMRC?
In the opening letter, the Revenue should only be seeking documents and information on which they can judge the accuracy of your return or claim – nothing more. When you get the letter check in their leaflet whether the Revenue is within the time limit for making an enquiry in the first place.
What to do if your tax return is selected by HMRC?
John Andrews of the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group ( ) provides some helpful guidance on what to do if your tax return is selected for enquiry by HM Revenue & Customs.
What to do if you get a suspicious email from HMRC?
Contact HMRC to report a suspicious email, phone call or text message that mentions HMRC Call HMRC for advice on your savings (including ISAs) and claiming tax back on interest
Is the letter I received from HMRC real?
It is a genuine letter from a little known department within HMRC called the Aged Debt Team. While it is always prudent to be cautious, in this case the letter received was real. Anyone who has received a letter should contact HMRC as soon as possible using the details on the letter.
Is the 0300 number a HMRC number?
Any phone numbers given should direct to an official HMRC line. A number of commentators claim that 0300 numbers cannot be HMRC numbers however HMRC changed their 0845 helpline telephone numbers to 0300 helpline numbers in 2015. See our news item: HM Revenue & Customs withdraw all 0845 numbers.
Is the HMRC phone number a premium number?
The post states that the phone number provided is a premium rate number and that HMRC has confirmed that it is a scam. We have checked this directly with HMRC and it is not a scam – it is, in fact, an official HMRC letter, the contents of which should not be ignored.
Why do I keep getting letters from HMRC?
I used to pass letters to them, though in my case it was because they were addressed to the landlord (who lived in the flat before I moved in), so they definitely had an address for her. Thanks everyone. I eventually got through to somebody at HMRC and they said the best course of action is simply to keep returning the letters.
Are there any letters from HMRC to previous tenants?
Contacting HMRC regarding letters addressed to previous tenant. I moved into a new property one year ago, and in that time we’ve received numerous letters from HM Revenue and Customs addressed to the previous occupier. We rent the property through a letting agent and thus we never met the former occupiers or know their current whereabouts.
Why are HMRC sending letters to IR35 contractors?
However, Seb Maley, chief executive of Qdos, an IR35 tax specialist, said the letters were “aggressive” and that HMRC was trying to “terrify” contractors. “HMRC is working off the basis that these contractors are guilty until proven innocent,” he added.
