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Authorise someone to deal with HMRC for you - how to appoint an agent, friend, relative or voluntary organisation
Find out what you should look for if you want a tax agent to interact with HMRC on your behalf.
Getting help with tax returns, allowances, tax codes, filling in forms and what to do if you owe HMRC
Guidance, services, forms and manuals for tax agents and advisers. Including how to register as an agent, getting client authorisation, and compliance checks.
How to set up temporary authorisation to deal with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on a client’s behalf for compliance checks.
Use the online form service or postal form CH995 to allow a tax adviser or accountant to act on your behalf for High Income Child Benefit Charge issues.
Find out if you're an accountancy service provider who needs to register with HMRC under the money laundering regulations.
Find out what makes a person an enabler of tax avoidance, and what to do about legally privileged communications.
Use form COMP1 if you want HMRC to deal directly with your tax adviser or agent in relation to a compliance check.
Staying on top of finances is vital for small companies. A good accountant can help you do this and more.
Use these forms to authorise HMRC to deal with an accountant, tax agent or adviser acting on your behalf.
Find out about the penalties for enabling a defeated tax avoidance scheme, the time limits, and how to appeal a penalty notice.
Learn more about the support available to tax agents and advisers which will help you and your clients.
Find out the rules from 1 January 2018 if you promote or use arrangements that are meant to give someone a VAT or other indirect tax saving or a tax deferral.
Use form COMP1a if you want HMRC to deal directly with your adviser about a disclosure made using the Digital Disclosure Service (DDS).
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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