HMRC helpline swamped
The taxman admits it has receieved a deluge of calls from people with queries about PAYE notices of coding leading to long waiting to times on hold
The taxman is being swamped by calls as sticking points with
PAYE
notices of coding continue.
HMRevenue & Customs said it was dealing with a high volume of calls
relating to the issue, which had led to people finding themselves on hold.
An HMRC spokesman told
the
Guardian: “We are experiencing a higher level of demand than usual because
of the well-publicised issues around PAYE notices of coding. This means
customers are finding it more difficult to get through.”
Further reading:
PAYE
coding headache continues into new tax year