Covid-19: Time to pay arrangement for outstanding tax liabilities

We have been informed that businesses who have used time to pay are receiving good support.

Since HMRC has a set up a phone helpline to support businesses and self-employed people concerned about not being able to pay their tax due to coronavirus (COVID-19) last week, SME
businesses have started getting support to delay payment of their VAT and PAYE liabilities. Some have reported that HMRC is not asking for or only requiring minimal evidence and extending their payment deadlines for the foreseeable future.

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.

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.
The helpline is open from Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, and Saturday 8am to 4pm (excluding
bank holidays).
Other HMRC business payment support contact details can be found here.