Do hmrc send emails without

HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs) may send emails to taxpayers and businesses, but they do not send unsolicited or phishing emails that ask for personal or financial information.

HMRC will only contact you by email if you have previously contacted them or if you have a existing relationship with them, such as:

  1. You have registered for online services, such as Self Assessment or VAT, and have chosen to receive emails from HMRC.
  2. You have made a payment or submitted a return online, and HMRC needs to communicate with you about the status of your payment or return.
  3. You have a tax query or issue that requires HMRC's attention, and they need to contact you to discuss the matter.

If you receive an email from HMRC that appears to be from them, but you're not sure if it's genuine, you can:

  1. Check the email address: HMRC's official email addresses usually end in @hmrc.gov.uk or @gov.uk.
  2. Look for a clear subject line: HMRC's emails usually have a clear and concise subject line that explains the purpose of the email.
  3. Check for a personal greeting: HMRC's emails usually address you by your name, if they have your personal details.
  4. Be wary of urgent or threatening language: HMRC will not use urgent or threatening language to try to get you to reveal personal or financial information.

If you're still unsure about the authenticity of the email, you can:

  1. Contact HMRC directly: You can contact HMRC's customer service team on 0300 200 3310 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm) or visit their website to report the email.
  2. Report the email: You can report the email to Action Fraud, the UK's national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre.

Remember, HMRC will never ask you to reveal personal or financial information via email. If you're unsure about an email that claims to be from HMRC, it's always best to err on the side of caution and report it to HMRC or Action Fraud.