Newsletter Autumn 2013

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.

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