Bereavement and deceased estate: enquiries
Call or write to HMRC for help with tax after someone dies.
Phone
Bereavement Helpline
Call HMRC for help with tax after someone dies if you鈥檙e dealing with their:
- Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax before they died
- estate in the administration period, without sending a tax return
Before you call
This helpline uses speech recognition software, so you will be asked why you are calling HMRC. If you cannot use speech recognition software, find out how to get help from HMRC if you need extra support.
You can use Relay UK if you cannot hear or speak on the phone, dial 18001 then 0300 200 3300. Find out more on the .
Telephone: 0300 200 3300
Textphone: 0300 200 3319
Outside UK: +44 135 535 9022
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Closed bank holidays.
Phone lines are less busy before 10am, Monday to Friday.
Deceased Estate Helpline
Call HMRC to get specialist advice on a deceased person鈥檚 estate, if you need to register for and send a tax return for the administration period.
Telephone: 0300 123 1071
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Closed bank holidays.
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Write to HMRC if you need help with tax after someone dies.
If you do not use the Tell Us Once service, you can tell HMRC about who is dealing with the estate when someone dies.
You do not need to include a street name or PO box when writing to this address.
Couriers should use a different address.
Pay As You Earn and Self Assessment
HM Revenue and Customs
BX9 1AS
United Kingdom
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