30th September 2007
Tax help for FMD affected
HMRC appreciates that some individuals and businesses will find it difficult to meet their tax obligations due to the recent foot and mouth outbreak. HMRC will:
- defer collection of taxes and duties or agree instalment arrangements where taxpayers are unable to pay as a result of severe difficulty;
- suspend debt collection proceedings;
- defer compliance checks and investigations;
- provide help and advice in dealing with other practical tax matters arising from the outbreak;
- where appropriate consider using the powers available to give up interest and surcharges on tax paid which is paid late due to the outbreak.
A new Helpline has been set up to support those affected by foot and mouth disease. It will enable individuals and businesses affected by the outbreak to get fast, practical help and advice on tax matters.
The Helpline is on 0845 366 1207. It will be open seven days a week from 8.00am to 8.00pm.
Tax credit recipients are asked to continue to use the helpline number 0845 300 3900.