Taxpayers Left in the Dark as Phone Lines Remain Open for Last-Minute Returns

HM Revenue and Customs has confirmed that phone lines will remain open over the coming days, offering support to those who are struggling to meet this year’s tax return deadline. A stark contrast to last year, when more than one million people missed the cut-off date, HMRC is breathing a sigh of relief at the lower number of callers. However, with only days left until the deadline, experts are warning that the pressure will soon mount once again. The increased phone lines come as many taxpayers have put off their returns due to issues such as data discrepancies and complicated tax claims. With just one week to go, HMRC is urging those who still need to file to get in touch as soon as possible. “We know that some people may be struggling to meet the deadline, so we want to reassure them that we’re here to help,” said a spokesperson for HMRC. “Our phone lines will remain open until the end of the year to support those who are having difficulty filing their returns.”