Tax and HMRC

HMRC runs a different line for each tax, all on standard-rate 0300 numbers that sit inside most call allowances. January (the Self Assessment deadline) and April (the new tax year) are the worst months to call, and HMRC's own guidance says 8:30am to 11am is the quietest window. Before queueing, try your personal tax account: tax codes, statements and references are all in there. And if you cannot pay a bill, the payment problems lines agree instalment plans routinely, provided you call before the debt escalates.

HMRCIncome Tax (individuals and employees)0300 200 3300 HMRC Self AssessmentSelf Assessment enquiries0300 200 3310 HMRC National InsuranceClass 1, 2 and 3 enquiries0300 200 3500 Child BenefitChild Benefit enquiries0300 200 3100 HMRC VATVAT general enquiries0300 200 3700 HMRC Employers helplineEmployer enquiries0300 200 3200 HMRC Online Services helpdeskOnline services helpdesk0300 200 3600 Tax CreditsTax credits enquiries0300 322 9129 HMRC CISCIS general enquiries0300 200 3210 Inheritance Tax and probateInheritance Tax general enquiries0300 123 1072 Stamp Duty Land TaxStamp Duty Land Tax enquiries0300 200 3510 HMRC payment problemsSelf Assessment payment problems0300 200 3820 Childcare Service helplineChildcare Service helpline0300 123 4097