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Written question asked by Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 30 March 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 April 2022. It was answered by Lucy Frazer (Conservative) on Monday, 25 April 2022 on behalf of the Treasury.

Self-employment Income Support Scheme

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 25 February 2022 to Question 127486 on Self-employment Income Support Scheme, if he will direct HMRC to accept payment arrangements under their Time to Pay policy which are longer than 12 months for people experiencing difficulties in paying income tax liable on self-employment grants.

Answer

HMRC is working hard to help all taxpayers with temporary cash-flow issues, and to provide them with the support they need.

HMRC’s longstanding Time to Pay policy allows taxpayers in temporary financial difficulty to schedule their tax debts into affordable and sustainable instalment arrangements with no maximum repayment period. However, HMRC will seek to take payment in the shortest period of time affordable for the taxpayer. These arrangements are flexible and can be amended if circumstances change.

In addition, HMRC has a well-established Extra Support Service which is accessible by all taxpayers. HMRC customer service advisers have the skills to identify taxpayers who need extra help, to empathetically handle their queries, and make reasonable adjustments.

Any taxpayer concerned about their ability to pay should contact HMRC to discuss the support available.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
150271
Session
2021-22
Related items
Self-employment Income Support Scheme
Friday, 25 February 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Income tax Self-employment income support scheme
Link
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