You are authorised to view liabilities and payments for clients you authorised with either: the online agent authorisation service the paper 64-8 and FB12 forms.
You are not authorised to view liabilities and payments if: you only used the FB12 form
you were authorised directly by your client using Government Gateway.
If you are not able to become involved in testing, you can still let HMRC have your views on the prototype screens by completing the short feedback form on the final screen. Alternatively post your views or suggestions on AOSS by commenting on the Tax Agents blog ?
HMRC Agent Update 48 24 June 2015
The latest Agent Update from HMRC includes the usual helpful round-up of news and reminders. The update also includes an important reminder to operate Student Loan Start Notices as non-operation of SL1s has been found to be one of the top 10 reasons that cause customer contact. Agent Update provides developments on tax, HMRC service, consultations and Working Together. In this issue there is a summary of the tax changes from 1 April 2015, information relating to Private Residence Relief for individuals on disposals from 6 April 2014 and an update on changes to HMRC’s online Self Assessment documents to support loan and mortgage applications. Also featured is guidance on the annual Tax Credits renewal campaign. Other items include a reminder of the Solicitors’ Tax Campaign, Class 2 NICs liability for landlords and the latest news from the Pensions Regulator on a new online automatic enrolment guide for business advisers. Also featured are the latest updates from the Working Together partnership and links to the latest publications for employers, pensions, VAT, trusts and estates.
Agent Update 48
Update on the first live serve of Agent Online Self Serve (AOSS) 1 July 2015
HMRC have reported that the initial AOSS, which gives agents a high level view of their employer clients’ PAYE liabilities and payments, has been very well received with volunteers reporting an overall satisfaction rating of 84%. In response to agent feedback during these early tests, a monthly breakdown that shows how payments received have been allocated to each period is now included. As HMRC continue to develop the service, they will increase the number of agents involved in the private beta.
In order to do that however HMRC need to get a wider spectrum of agent businesses involved in the testing - and will be working with agents’ representative bodies to enrol more volunteers.
If agents would like to take part, they should complete this questionnaire by 30 October 2015, giving the key information HMRC need about their business. They will then be sent a personalised link and an invitation to join the service. Agents who have already volunteered to help test the initial private beta service will automatically have access to the latest enhanced view and won’t need to re-apply.
Full details are available in the Tax agents blog where you are invited to leave comments.
Working Together in a digital age 7 July 2015
HMRC has published a pack which explains the rationale for moving Working Together to a digital platform, their conversation with agents and how together they plan to transform Working Together.
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