As part of this work we will test how best to manage compliance risk – both before and after tax returns have been submitted – and how HMRC can work with agents to lower these risks. We will continue to work closely with the agent representative bodies (through the Joint Tax Agent Strategy Steering Group, the Agent Engagement Group, the Agent Strategy Group and the Compliance Reform Forum) as work on the above areas progresses and we will consult on the pilots and any changes proposed at the various agent/HMRC consultative groups.
’User testing’
We’re pleased to say that the first ‘user testing’ session – covering registering to act as an agent under the new system – took place on 20 August. The session was successful and GDS and HMRC received some useful feedback on these very early screens. We’ll continue the build-and-test approach to ensure we design a new system which works well for both agents and HMRC.
We will continue testing developments for agents with agent firms of all sizes so that we can be sure that any new systems and processes will work for all.
HMRC Agent Update – Issue 38
23 October 2013
HMRC have published the latest issue of the Agent Update which is the bi-monthly round up of the latest developments in tax, HMRC service and consultations for accountants and tax professionals.
This month’s top articles include:
Single Compliance Process briefing paper for tax agents - explains the outcome of the evaluation of the Single Compliance Process which has been tested by HMRC.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for SMEs and individuals - After a two year trial ADR becomes part of normal HMRC business. HMRC has also published a summary report of the pilot for ADR for large and complex cases. Employee shareholder status - new employment status available from 1 September 2013. HMRC have published guidance on tax rules that apply to the employment shareholder shares received by individuals, in return for agreeing to the new employee shareholder status.
Agent Update 38
HMRC surveys Agent views of Toolkits
19 November 2013
HMRC have published a survey to gather agent views as to how useful they find the HMRC toolkits.
The survey , which should only take a few minutes to complete, aims to gather views and experiences from agents as to why they use the toolkits and how useful they find the toolkits to be. The survey is confidential and does not require you to submit any personal data.
CIPP Policy News Journal
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