We understand that there is a lot of uncertainty and worry at the moment about the potential impact of the Coronavirus, both on us all personally and our businesses. 

We just want to let you know that for us it is business as usual and we are here to help.  Our phone lines and emails remain open and we are continuing to provide the same high level of service to our clients that we always have.

Our clients remain our absolute priority, so we are implementing measures to ensure that we keep business as usual over the coming weeks and months.

There are plans in place by the Government to help us all get through this difficult time and this includes a dedicated tax helpline to support businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).

This new HMRC helpline has been launched specifically to help businesses concerned about paying their tax due to coronavirus (COVID-19) and to provide support to businesses and self-employed people concerned about not being able to pay their tax due to coronavirus (COVID-19).

The helpline allows any business or self-employed individual who is concerned about paying their tax due to coronavirus to get practical help and advice. Up to 2,000 experienced call handlers are available to support businesses and individuals when needed.

If you run a business or are self-employed and are concerned about paying your tax due to coronavirus, you can call HMRC’s helpline for help and advice: 0800 0159 559.

For those who are unable to pay due to coronavirus, HMRC will discuss your specific circumstances to explore:

• agreeing an instalment arrangement
• suspending debt collection proceedings
• cancelling penalties and interest where you have administrative difficulties contacting or paying HMRC immediately

The helpline number is 0800 0159 559 – and is an addition to other HMRC phone contact numbers.

Opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, and Saturday 8am to 4pm. The helpline will not be available on Bank Holidays.

Below is the link to the government COVID-19 information:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/guidance-for-employers-and-businesses-on-coronavirus-covid-19

We hope all our clients stay healthy and safe. We wish you all well.