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Agent Talking Points are weekly online digital meetings designed specifically for tax agents and advisors, which sit alongside HMRC regular monthly Working Together online meetings with agents. Talking Points are short online sessions, usually 45 minutes to an hour, focusing on topics agents have highlighted they are interested in or on emerging issues jointly identified by agents and HMRC that may have widespread impact.
Registration is quick and easy, but please do so at least 5 minutes before a digital meeting is due to start.
Current scheduled agent Talking Points
Employment Intermediaries: Penalties for filing late returns. Wednesday 3 August 2016: 15:00 to 15:45 - Register now for this session.
Agent Authorisation: Moving from paper to a new end to end digital authorisation service. Friday 12 August 2016: 13:00 to 13.45 - Register now for this session .
Communicating in a digital age : Are you getting the most out of our communications? Tuesday 16 August 2016: 13:00 to 13:45 - Register now for this session .
These interactive sessions will be run on the ‘CITRIX’ platform. The organiser will run through how to ask questions on the day. If you have any questions for our subject matter expert prior to the meeting please send them to: team.agentengagement@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk .
Previous agent digital meetings
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2 Step Verification for HMRC business customers 25 July 2016
In March, HMRC introduced an extra layer of security that business customers registered for Self Assessment only could choose to use when logging on to HMRC Online Services.
They could choose to use 2 Step Verification (2SV) that involves using a code sent to a mobile or landline phone along with the usual login details. HMRC already provides 2SV to all Personal Tax customers.
HMRC has provided an update on the additional security:
“The additional security has been a real success. This week we will be looking to phase in the requirement for business customers enrolled in only Self Assessment to use 2SV when accessing their accounts.
How will the 2SV service work for you and your clients?
The 2SV service allows customers to quickly and easily link their mobile or landline phone with their Tax Account login details. When they log on in future, HMRC will either text or send an automated message with a code which is required to gain access to their Tax Account. If customers lose their phone or change number, 2SV can be reset by ringing the Online Services Helpdesk. The optional 2SV trial has given HMRC the opportunity to learn from and improve the customer experience of using enhanced security. We have seen really positive results over the last few months, with large numbers choosing to use our optional 2SV offering.
Why are we providing this service, and what are the benefits for your clients?
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