Ringing the changes
More HMRC helplines now have numbers beginning 0300, which should be cheaper for most callers. The full list can be found on the HMRC website; the most frequently used new helpline numbers are:
| VAT enquiries | 0300 200 3700 |
| VAT online helpdesk | 0300 200 3701 |
| NI enquiries for employees and individuals | 0300 200 3500 |
| NI enquires for the self-employed | 0300 200 3505 |
| Stamp duty land tax | 0300 200 3510 |
The previous 0845 numbers will continue to work for about 18 months.
