The telephone line is very busy and HMRC say the best times to call are between 8.30 am and 10.30 am and 2pm to 4pm, Tuesdays to Thursdays. HMRC use an automated response system to direct callers to the helpline (sometimes referred to as ITA).
Is Ringing tax office free?
Throughout its leaflets, forms and website, HMRC usually claims that these numbers can be rung and “calls will be charged at local rates”. Local rate calls from residential landlines, according to BT, cost between 1p and 4p per minute depending on the day you ring and the time of day.
How do I ring HMRC for free?
What is HMRC’s phone number?
- Telephone: Tax: 0300 200 3300, Self Assessment 0300 200 3310.
- Textphone: Tax 0300 200 3319, Self Assessment 0300 200 3319.
- Outside UK: +44 135 535 9022.
When is the best time to call HMRC?
Phone lines are less busy before 10am, Monday to Friday. These helplines use speech recognition software, so you’ll be asked why you are calling HMRC. Try to answer with short phrases and words, for example: If you cannot use speech recognition software, find out how to get help from HMRC if you need extra support.
How can I contact HMRC about personal tax?
This service is part of the personal tax account, and you can use it to check: If HMRC needs to contact you about anything confidential they’ll reply by phone or post. You can use Twitter to get general help from HMRC. We cannot discuss specific cases or an individual’s tax affairs, so please do not give any personal details.
When to tell HMRC about change to personal details?
Find out how to tell HMRC about a change to your personal details. If HMRC needs to contact you about anything confidential they’ll reply by phone or post. HMRC is currently reviewing end of year information to calculate tax overpayments and underpayments and this will be done by the end of October.
Where can I find out my personal tax details?
This service is part of the personal tax account, and you can use it to check: Find out how to tell HMRC about a change to your personal details. If HMRC needs to contact you about anything confidential they’ll reply by phone or post.
