HMRC have published the findings of research they commissioned into a proposal to allow individual taxpayers to control or restrict the tasks an agent can conduct on their behalf. HMRC’s ‘granular authorisations’ research involved surveying around 40 self-employed individuals and landlords with turnover above the £30 000 threshold (i.e. a selection of those who will be mandated to join MTD for income tax self-assessment (MTD for ITSA) from the April 2027 implementation date). Key findings included:
individuals who deal with their own self-assessment returns particularly appreciated the idea of being able to authorise an agent for some tasks but maintain control over their affairs;
others (particularly those who already engage an agent) considered the proposals could potentially introduce complexity; and
multiple agent authorisations were welcomed by those who already work with more than one agent and could lead to cost savings for those businesses.
HMRC also note that participants were...
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HMRC have published the findings of research they commissioned into a proposal to allow individual taxpayers to control or restrict the tasks an agent can conduct on their behalf. HMRC’s ‘granular authorisations’ research involved surveying around 40 self-employed individuals and landlords with turnover above the £30 000 threshold (i.e. a selection of those who will be mandated to join MTD for income tax self-assessment (MTD for ITSA) from the April 2027 implementation date). Key findings included:
individuals who deal with their own self-assessment returns particularly appreciated the idea of being able to authorise an agent for some tasks but maintain control over their affairs;
others (particularly those who already engage an agent) considered the proposals could potentially introduce complexity; and
multiple agent authorisations were welcomed by those who already work with more than one agent and could lead to cost savings for those businesses.
HMRC also note that participants were...
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