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Tax helpline available to support people affected by severe weather and flooding

HMRC offers telephone helpline for anyone affected by the recent severe weather and floods.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Published: 8 December 2015

The helpline will enable anyone affected to get practical help and advice on a wide range of tax problems they may be facing.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will also:

• agree installment arrangements where taxpayers are unable to pay as a result of the floods
• agree a practical approach when individuals and businesses have lost vital records to the floods
• suspend debt collection proceedings for those affected by the floods
• cancel penalties when the taxpayer has missed statutory deadlines

The helpline is in addition to other HMRC telephone contact numbers.

The helpline is 0800 904 7900. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 8.00 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, excluding bank holidays.

Published 8 December 2015