Income Tax and VAT

National lockdown: Stay at Home

• You must stay at home. This is the single most important action we can all take to protect the NHS and save lives.
• You must not leave your home unless necessary.
• Stay 2 metres apart from anyone not in your household or bubble.

Find out what you can and cannot do

HMRC Tax helpline

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 on 0800 024 1222.

Deferral of VAT payments due to coronavirus (COVID-19)

Temporary changes to the VAT payments due between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020 to help businesses manage their cash flow.

Pay no import duty and VAT on medical supplies, equipment and protective garments (COVID-19)

Find out how to pay no import duty and VAT on protective equipment, relevant medical devices or equipment brought into the UK from non-EU countries during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.