Information from HMRC
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HM Revenue and Customs or HMRC) is responsible for the collection of taxes and the payment of some forms of state support.
What is HMRC's phone number?
HMRC have temporarily closed the Self-Assessment Helpline until 4 September 2023. Please read our article here for details on where to get support
Have your National Insurance number with you when you phone.
Open: Mon to Fri: 8am to 8pm, Sat: 8am to 4pm
Closed: Sundays and bank holidays.
Phone lines are less busy before 10am, Monday to Friday.
- 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
News and announcements
HMRC announces temporary closure of its Self-Assessment Helpline
While this transition offers several advantages in terms of efficiency and accessibility within HMRC itself, it also raises concerns about the impact on individuals who are digitally excluded.
HMRC Self-employment Income Support Scheme
This scheme will allow you to claim a taxable grant worth 80% of your trading profits up to a maximum of £2,500 a month.
HMRC to stop automatically sending out paper Self Assessment forms
Forms can still be requested by phone from HMRC, or printed from their website
HMRC coronavirus scam
A new scam targeting taxpayers on the back of the coronavirus epidemic
HMRC Help to Save scheme
Savers can earn 50p for every £1 they save
New advice for HMRC scams
Here is a helpful overview of what to do if you receive a phone call, email or text from HMRC, but you are not sure it is genuine
HMRC warns of landline scams
We warn those with landline phones to be cautious due to criminals using phones to contact victims following a rising focus on SMS and email phishing.
Marriage Allowance promoted on Valentine's Day
HMRC is encouraging married couples and people living in a civil partnership to sign up to the tax free break, which is worth up to £238 this year.
