Appoint someone to deal with HMRC on your behalf
Authorise an agent to manage your tax affairs
A paid agent can be:
- a professional accountant
- tax adviser
They must meet HMRC’s standard for agents. Find out what to look out for when you’re choosing a tax agent.
You must authorise your agent before they can deal with HMRC on your behalf. They will tell you how to do this.
Depending on what you’ve authorised your agent to do on your behalf, they’ll be able to deal with your tax affairs, for example submitting your Self Assessment tax return.
If you’re an agent, find out how to get authorisation from a client.
A legal adviser or solicitor can also help with issues like Inheritance Tax and taxes on buying and selling property.