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VAT: HMRC launches new online interactive tool for compliance checks

By   19 August 2025
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HMRC has introduced a new interactive tool which aims to help taxpayers with compliance checks.

The new free online Interactive Compliance Guidance tool can help businesses understand HMRC compliance checks. It aims to provide information and support about compliance checks (VAT inspections).

The tool provides information to help taxpayers understand:

  • HMRC compliance checks
  • why HMRC has requested specific information or documents
  • how to request extra support due to health or personal circumstances
  • how to appoint someone to act on your behalf
  • what to do if you disagree with a decision made by HMRC
  • how to pay a tax assessment or penalty.

It brings together existing compliance guidance and videos in one place, making it easier to find and navigate the appropriate information.

More on VAT inspections – How do HMRC choose which businesses to visit and what is “Connect”? here.

VAT: New HMRC Tax Agents Handbook

By   11 November 2024
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On 1 November 2024 HMRC published a new handbook for agents acting on behalf of their clients in tax matters.

The handbook contains information to help tax agents and advisers; find guidance, use HMRC’s services and contact HMRC.

 

HMRC is trialling this manual as an alternative to the collection of linked guidance on the tax agents and advisers: detailed information page. It covers:

Tax agents have the right to represent their clients in appeals and penalty proceedings, ensuring that their clients’ interests are effectively advocated.