{"id":14870,"date":"2025-03-03T10:06:38","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T09:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/?p=14870"},"modified":"2025-12-16T11:58:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T10:58:32","slug":"appointing-someone-to-deal-with-hmrc-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/appointing-someone-to-deal-with-hmrc-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Appointing Someone to Deal with HMRC on Your Behalf: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14870\" class=\"elementor elementor-14870\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true}}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f293e0f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f293e0f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d865a7f\" data-id=\"d865a7f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01c5246 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01c5246\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Navigating the complexities of the UK tax system can be challenging, and many people choose to appoint someone, whether a professional or a trusted individual, to help manage their tax affairs with HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC).<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains the different ways you can authorise someone to act on your behalf. It covers options for appointing a professional agent, a trusted helper, or even setting up the power of attorney, ensuring that your tax matters are handled with the expertise and care you require.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58c90a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58c90a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Authorising an Agent to Handle Your Tax Affairs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a704dfc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a704dfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When dealing with complicated tax returns or ongoing tax matters, many individuals and businesses opt to appoint a professional agent. This can include accountants, tax advisers, or legal professionals who are experienced in dealing with HMRC.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99fe1fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"99fe1fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Appoint a Professional Agent?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb6b916 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb6b916\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are several reasons to appoint a professional agent. We have outlined a few major ones worth discussing below.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6b162e elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"e6b162e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpertise &amp; Experience\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tProfessional agents, such as chartered certified accountants and certified tax advisers, have the expertise to navigate the often-complex tax regulations. They keep up to date with changing tax laws and HMRC guidelines, ensuring that your tax returns are accurate and compliant.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8443f1 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"f8443f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEfficiency in Communication\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA professional agent is authorised to handle communication directly with HMRC. This means that once you have authorised your agent, HMRC will send most correspondence (such as information regarding Self Assessment Tax Return) directly to them. This can reduce confusion and ensure that deadlines are met.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69ee3ed elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"69ee3ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tComprehensive Services\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAgents can deal with a variety of tax matters on your behalf from submitting your Self Assessment Tax Return to addressing issues related to Corporation Tax, VAT, or even more specialised areas such as Inheritance Tax and property transactions.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da48d7a elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"da48d7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/register-hmrc-agent-services-account-guide\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Before you appoint a professional agent to manage your tax affairs, ensure that the individual or firm is registered with HMRC as an authorised agent. This is necessary to access all HMRC services. Learn how to complete the HMRC agent services registration in our detailed guide.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9814f8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9814f8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Authorise Your Agent<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5d5c05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5d5c05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To authorise an agent, you must provide explicit permission to HMRC. The process typically involves:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Completing the Authorisation Form &#8211; <\/strong>Whether you are using an online method or a paper form, you need to complete the necessary documentation, such as a form 64-8 for Self Assessment and other <a href=\"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/tax-planning-services-with-figsflows-templates\/\">tax services<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meeting HMRC\u2019s Standard for Agents &#8211; <\/strong>Professional agents must meet specific standards set by HMRC including compliance with the anti-money laundering supervision details. This ensures that only qualified and reputable professionals are handling your tax affairs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notification &amp; Confirmation &#8211; <\/strong>Once the process is complete, HMRC will update their records so that your chosen agent can act on your behalf. It is important to note that while your agent may handle most communications, HMRC will continue to send certain items such as tax bills or refunds directly to you.<\/li><\/ul>\n<h2>Authorising a Trusted Helper for Online Tax Management<\/h2>\n<p>Not every tax matter requires a professional agent. Sometimes, you may simply need someone you trust\u2014a friend or relative\u2014to help you manage your online tax account. This arrangement is known as appointing a \u201ctrusted helper.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70e1e48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70e1e48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Can a Trusted Helper Do?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-454f04e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"454f04e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A trusted helper can assist with various online tasks, including:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Checking Income Tax &#8211; <\/strong>They can verify that you are paying the correct amount of Income Tax.<\/li><li><strong>Managing Your Personal Tax Account &#8211; <\/strong>They can check or update details within your personal tax account.<\/li><li><strong>Monitoring Taxable Benefits &#8211; <\/strong>Although their access is limited, they can view or update information related to taxable benefits such as company cars or medical insurance.<\/li><li><strong>Reviewing State Pension &amp; National Insurance Records &#8211; <\/strong>They can help you keep track of your State Pension details and National Insurance record.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Limitations of a Trusted Helper<\/h3><p>It is important to understand that while a trusted helper can assist with many administrative tasks, they cannot submit your <a href=\"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/engagement-letter-creation-for-accountants-this-self-assessment-tax-season\/\">Self Assessment Tax Returns<\/a> (This level of access remains solely your responsibility) and they cannot manage tax credits claims (Trusted helpers do not have the authority to manage your tax credits claims).<\/p><h3>Setting Up a Trusted Helper<\/h3><p>To set up a trusted helper, your friend or relative must register to manage your tax online using the HMRC system.<\/p><p>The system will limit their access to specific sections of your tax account, ensuring you maintain overall control of your tax affairs. But even with a trusted helper, you remain legally responsible for your own tax matters.<\/p><h2>Authorising an Intermediary<\/h2><p>For those who face additional challenges such as language barriers, disability, or prolonged illness appointing an intermediary can be a practical solution. An intermediary is a person or organisation that can help you interact with HMRC by answering questions and assisting with form completion.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-244e2ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"244e2ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Role &amp; Benefits of an Intermediary<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df06adc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df06adc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Assistance with Communication &#8211; <\/strong>An intermediary can speak with HMRC on your behalf and help you understand complex communications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Form Filling &amp; Guidance &#8211; <\/strong>They assist in filling out forms correctly, ensuring that all required information is accurately provided.<\/p>\n<p><strong>No Direct Access to Online Tax Accounts &#8211; <\/strong>Unlike a trusted helper, an intermediary will not have access to your tax online system. Their role is strictly supportive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d3492e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d3492e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Authorise an Intermediary<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d82548f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d82548f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To authorise an intermediary:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f1c750 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9f1c750\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-211d67c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"211d67c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b114a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b114a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Write to HMRC <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c49639b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c49639b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You must send a written letter to HMRC explaining that you wish to authorise an intermediary to deal with your tax matters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7683652 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7683652\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9bcdbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9bcdbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Include Essential Information <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-859ad43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"859ad43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The letter should contain your name, address, tax reference number (such as your Unique Taxpayer Reference or UTR), and the full details (name and address) of the intermediary.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ee8d9b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9ee8d9b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8770c33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8770c33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Sign the Letter <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80dac33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80dac33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ensure that you sign the letter. If you are unable to sign, you may need to contact HMRC or arrange for someone else to sign on your behalf.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b89d4b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b89d4b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The intermediary\u2019s role is designed to offer extra support while keeping you in control of your sensitive tax information.<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14881\" src=\"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/figsflow.png\" alt=\"DEAL WITH THE HMRC\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/figsflow.png 1000w, https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/figsflow-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/figsflow-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/figsflow-650x325.png 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b137b8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b137b8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Granting Power of Attorney Over Your Tax Affairs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dee9ed9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dee9ed9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For a more formal and long-term arrangement, you can grant someone power of attorney over your tax affairs. This legal mechanism gives the appointed person\u2014or attorney\u2014the authority to make decisions and act on your behalf in relation to tax matters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5da25b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5da25b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Types of Power of Attorney<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) &#8211; <\/strong>An LPA is suitable if you want to allow someone to make decisions about your tax affairs in the event that you become unable to do so yourself. Once registered, the attorney can:<ul><li>Make tax decisions on your behalf.<\/li><li>Assist you in making informed tax decisions.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Property &amp; Financial Affairs Deputyship &#8211; <\/strong>If you have not arranged an LPA and later become incapable of managing your affairs, another person can apply to be your deputy. Once appointed, they can manage your tax matters among other financial responsibilities.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Informing HMRC of the Power of Attorney<\/h3><p>Once you have set up a power of attorney, it is essential to inform HMRC so they can update their records:<\/p><ul><li><strong>By Phone &#8211; <\/strong>If the LPA was registered on or after 1 January 2016 in England or Wales, the appointed attorney can call HMRC. They must sign in to their LPA online account to obtain an access code\u2014this 13-character code (starting with a V, e.g., V-AB12-CD34-EF56) verifies the LPA&#8217;s validity.<\/li><li><strong>By Post &#8211; <\/strong>Alternatively, the attorney can send either an original or a certified copy of the LPA to HMRC. For different tax affairs, there are specific addresses:<ul><li><strong>For tax credits management<\/strong>, send to\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><em>Tax Credit Office, IAA Team 2, Area E, St Mark\u2019s House, St Mary\u2019s Street, Preston, PR1 4AT<\/em>.<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><strong>For other tax matters, <\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>For UK-based management, send to<\/p><p><em>Pay As You Earn and Self Assessment, HMRC, BX9 1AS, United Kingdom<\/em>.<\/p><p>For agents outside the UK, send to<\/p><p><em>HMRC, Benton Park View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE98 1ZZ<\/em>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4184c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4184c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once HMRC has confirmed the power of attorney, the <a href=\"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/complete-guide-to-starting-an-accountancy-practice\/\">appointed attorney<\/a> will be able to manage your tax affairs, though you remain legally responsible for your overall tax position.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c61efc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c61efc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Key Considerations When Appointing Someone<\/h2><p>Before you appoint someone to act on your behalf, consider the following key points:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44d5d9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44d5d9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Clarity of Role &amp; Authority &#8211; <\/strong>Be clear about what authority you are granting. Is it for a one-off situation, a specific task, or ongoing management of your tax affairs? The scope of their role should be well-defined to avoid confusion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trust &amp; Reliability &#8211; <\/strong>Whether appointing a professional agent or a friend, the person must be trustworthy. For agents, this means ensuring they meet HMRC\u2019s standard for agents. For friends or relatives, it means choosing someone who is reliable and understands the sensitivity of your financial information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Legal &amp; Compliance Implications &#8211; <\/strong>Remember, even if someone is authorised to act on your behalf, you remain legally responsible for your tax affairs. This is particularly important when granting power of attorney.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Communication with HMRC \u2013 <\/strong>Maintain clear lines of communication. While authorised representatives can handle many interactions with HMRC, ensure you are kept informed of all significant decisions or correspondence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1161b5d elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1161b5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/8-free-hmrc-approved-mtd-software-for-accountants-and-tax-agents\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Alongside appointing a professional agent, it\u2019s essential to use HMRC-approved MTD software for seamless tax submissions. Explore these free MTD-compliant software options that can help you and your appointed agent manage tax returns and other services.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cbea48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cbea48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Appointing someone to deal with HMRC on your behalf can be a smart move, whether you require professional expertise, need extra support, or face personal challenges in managing your tax affairs. By understanding the various options available, authorising a professional agent, appointing a trusted helper or intermediary, or granting power of attorney, you can choose the solution that best fits your needs.<\/p>\n<p>Each method has its benefits and limitations. Professional agents are ideal for complex tax matters and long-term management, while trusted helpers and intermediaries offer more limited support for routine tasks or when facing language or accessibility barriers. For more formal or enduring arrangements, the power of attorney ensures that someone you trust can step in decisively if you are ever unable to manage your own affairs.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you opt for a professional agent, a trusted helper, or establish the power of attorney, being proactive about your tax management can provide peace of mind and allow you to maintain full control over your financial affairs. This comprehensive approach not only simplifies the process but also builds a more resilient framework for managing your taxes now and into the future.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25ef47b elementor-widget elementor-widget-bdt-accordion\" data-id=\"25ef47b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"bdt-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-container\">\n\t\t\t<div id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-25ef47b\" class=\"bdt-ep-accordion bdt-accordion\" data-bdt-accordion=\"{&quot;collapsible&quot;:true,&quot;multiple&quot;:false,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;ease-in-out&quot;}\" \t\tdata-settings=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;bdt-ep-accordion-25ef47b&quot;,&quot;activeHash&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;activeScrollspy&quot;:null,&quot;hashTopOffset&quot;:false,&quot;hashScrollspyTime&quot;:false,&quot;closeAllItemsOnMobile&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-how-do-i-register-as-an-authorised-agent-with-hmrc-to-act-on-behalf-of-clients\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-accordion-index=\"0\" data-title=\"how-do-i-register-as-an-authorised-agent-with-hmrc-to-act-on-behalf-of-clients\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span role=\"heading\" class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex-inline bdt-flex-middle\" >\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow do I register as an authorised agent with HMRC to act on behalf of clients?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To register as an authorised agent with HMRC, you need to set up an Agent Services Account (ASA) through HMRC&#8217;s online portal. During registration, you will be required to provide details such as your Self Assessment Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR), VAT registration number (if applicable), and information about your anti-money laundering supervision. Once your ASA is established, you can link existing client authorisations or initiate new ones to manage their tax affairs<strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-what-are-the-differences-between-form-64-8-and-a-professional-agent-authorisation-via-the-hmrc-online-system\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-accordion-index=\"1\" data-title=\"what-are-the-differences-between-form-64-8-and-a-professional-agent-authorisation-via-the-hmrc-online-system\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span role=\"heading\" class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex-inline bdt-flex-middle\" >\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat are the differences between Form 64-8 and a professional agent authorisation via the HMRC online system?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Form 64-8 is a paper-based authorisation allowing agents to handle specific tax matters on behalf of clients. In contrast, the online agent authorisation system enables digital authorisation through the Agent Services Account, facilitating quicker access to a broader range of HMRC services, including those under Making Tax Digital (MTD). The online method is generally faster and more efficient, while Form 64-8 serves as an alternative when digital authorisation is not feasible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-can-an-accountant-or-tax-adviser-be-granted-power-of-attorney-over-a-clients-tax-affairs\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-accordion-index=\"2\" data-title=\"can-an-accountant-or-tax-adviser-be-granted-power-of-attorney-over-a-client-s-tax-affairs\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span role=\"heading\" class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex-inline bdt-flex-middle\" >\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan an accountant or tax adviser be granted power of attorney over a client\u2019s tax affairs?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, an accountant or tax adviser can be granted power of attorney (PoA) over a client&#8217;s tax affairs. This involves the client completing a legal document, such as a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for property and financial affairs, and registering it with the Office of the Public Guardian. Once registered, HMRC must be notified to allow the agent to act on the client&#8217;s behalf. 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