Petition · past parliament
Stop the HMRC phone number being a premium rate and make it free.
Closed
50 signatures
What the petition asks
This number is mainly used by people on a low income, elderly people on pensions and those that are registered disabled.
It's charging the people that are less fortunate and really can't afford it.
And average call to the tax office I have found has been 30minutes minimum
It's charging the people that are less fortunate and really can't afford it.
And average call to the tax office I have found has been 30minutes minimum
Timeline
| 18 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
50
Status
Closed
Opened
18 Jul 2016
Closed
18 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.