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.
When did Moorcroft send letter on behalf of HMRC?
Today my husband received a letter from Moorcroft Debt Recovery saying he owes £380 to the HMRC. He works full time and received his letter back in April with his new tax code and never received anything after saying he was due any sum of money to them.
What happens if you do not pay the right amount to HMRC?
If you have not paid the right amount at the end of the tax year, HMRC will post you a tax calculation. This can be a P800 or a Simple Assessment letter. Your tax calculation will show you how to get a refund or pay tax you owe. You might get a P800 if you: You will not get a P800 if you’re registered for Self Assessment.
How can I recover underpaid tax from HMRC?
As another has suggested, HMRC normally recover the underpaid tax by adjusting the tax code, so seems odd. I suggest he contacts Moorcroft., could even be an error on the part of HMRC. It isn’t unknown for them to pass debts on that have already been paid so check carefully.
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.
When do you get your tax refund from HMRC?
The tax authority is currently processing tax refunds after the end of the 2017 to 2018 tax year. However, criminals are taking advantage of this by sending out scam emails and SMS-messages to trick the public into thinking they have received a tax rebate so they hand over their account and personal details.
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.
What do I need to know about HMRC compliance check?
It is important to remember that compliance checks look at your company tax return, so they can be quite broad in scope. The opening letter will tell you what HMRC are looking into – and if it’s your R&D claim, it will say just that. The letter will explain that it is a compliance check opening notice.
What does a nudge letter from HMRC mean?
What is an R&D eligibility letter? Eligibility letters, also known as ‘nudge’ letters, are typically used by HMRC as a proactive way to get companies to address potential errors in their R&D claims. These nudge letters are likely to feature the phrase: “help confirming you are eligible”.
