New help for small businesses launched by HMRC
04 August 2017
A new online tax forum and dedicated webchat service for small businesses and the self-employed has been launched by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
The small business online forum is a quick and easy way for small businesses to get answers to their tax questions as well as help with:
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Starting a business
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Support for growing a business – including taking on employees and expanding
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Buying and selling abroad
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Completing tax returns
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Tax credits
The forum can be accessed here.
Linked to the forum, HMRC’s new dedicated webchat service offers direct support to businesses and the self-employed.
The small business online forum forms part of the government’s business tax roadmap announced at budget 2016. A pilot was launched in March 2017 and since then the forum has grown to have more than a 1,000 registered users.
The forum does not deal with questions about taxpayers’ individual circumstances. Any comments which include personal information will be deleted. While no personal or case-specific information is posted on the forum, customers may be offered help through HMRC’s webchat service and their personal case handled by an adviser.
Read HMRC’s full press release here.