How long to process a 64-8?

Fitz
Fitz Registered Posts: 26 Regular contributor ⭐
I have just been approached to complete a Tax Return for a new client. Does anyone know how long HMRC is currently taking to process 64-8's?

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  • AK002
    AK002 Registered Posts: 2,492 Beyond epic contributor 🧙‍♂️
    A long time...

    That's if they haven't "mis-placed" them...
  • burg
    burg Registered, Moderator Posts: 1,441 mod
    If you are using third party software then you don't need a 64-8 in place to file a return.
    Regards,

    Burg
  • Rachel
    Rachel Registered Posts: 348 Dedicated contributor 🦉
    With the 3rd party software will it always be the case that you won't need a 64-8 or is it a loop hole that will be closed?
  • burg
    burg Registered, Moderator Posts: 1,441 mod
    I don't believe it is a loophole.

    The 64-8 is there to authorise HMRC to communicate with you as the agent about the clients affairs. They will accept the return but will not then send you any further correspondence until a 64-8 is in place.
    Regards,

    Burg
  • AK002
    AK002 Registered Posts: 2,492 Beyond epic contributor 🧙‍♂️
    Talking about 64-8s actually; i was on the phone to HMRC VAT about a client and they couldn't talk to me because no 64-8, but they are quite happy to write us letters regarding the clients current VAT & tax investigation...
  • AdamR
    AdamR Registered Posts: 668 Epic contributor 🐘
    Don't hold me to this, but apparently HMR&C have drafted in extra staff for January only to be able to process 64-8s within 24 hours.

    Although if this is true, why can't they continue it all year round? It can't take that many extra employees...
  • Rachel
    Rachel Registered Posts: 348 Dedicated contributor 🦉
    That might be why everytime I can, I get asked can you hold and then they check with a manager. Unexperienced staff slowing down all the others
  • Marcus Smyth Accounts
    Marcus Smyth Accounts Registered Posts: 10 New contributor 🐸
    I to have has many problems. The CAA Team said my 64-8 form was stamped on December 18th but I still have received nothing from them and as a result I can't register for the HMRC online services as an agent

    What software can use to get round not being registered as an agent?

    Thanks
  • burg
    burg Registered, Moderator Posts: 1,441 mod
    There are many different Tax Return software.

    I use an integrated suite from Digita which is fairly expensive in comparison to others.

    Tax Calc... http://taxcalc.com/
    Drummohr... http://www.drummohr.com/
    PTP... http://www.ptpsoftware.co.uk/software__services/ptp_tax_return.aspx

    Plus others
    Regards,

    Burg
  • Marcus Smyth Accounts
    Marcus Smyth Accounts Registered Posts: 10 New contributor 🐸
    I will look into those

    Many thanks

    Marcus
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