Employment status: enquiries

Call or write to HMRC to check if you or someone else is classed as employed or self-employed.

Phone

Call HMRC to check if you or someone else is classed as employed or self-employed.

You can also find out information in your personal tax account.

Before you call

This helpline may ask you some security questions. Make sure your personal details and address are up to date in your personal tax account or you could fail telephone security. If you do not have a personal tax account, you can create one before you check your details.

Telephone: 0300 123 2326

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Closed bank holidays.

Find out about call charges

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Write to HMRC to check if you or someone else is classed as employed or self-employed.

HM Revenue and Customs
Employment Status Customer Service Unit
S0733
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE98 1ZZ
United Kingdom

Check employment status for tax
Employment status

Updates to this page

Published 14 May 2025