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Flood victims offered tax help

13 February 2014
Issue: 4440 / Categories: News , Admin

HMRC have launched a helpline dedicated to tax problems as a result of the current flooding around the UK.

The service – which aims to provide fast and practical advice – is available on 0800 904 7900 from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), and 8am to 4pm at weekends.

The Revenue says it will:

HMRC have launched a helpline dedicated to tax problems as a result of the current flooding around the UK.

The service – which aims to provide fast and practical advice – is available on 0800 904 7900 from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), and 8am to 4pm at weekends.

The Revenue says it will:

  • agree instalment arrangements with taxpayers who are unable to pay as a result of the floods;
  • take a pragmatic approach to individuals and businesses who have lost vital records;
  • suspend debt collection proceedings for those affected by the floods; and
  • cancel penalties when the taxpayer has missed statutory deadlines. 
Issue: 4440 / Categories: News , Admin
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