HMRC to trial single compliance process

Date: 19th May 2011

Small businesses operating in the UK could be among those interested in a recent announcement from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

The department has unveiled plans to trial a single compliance process of enquiries across a range of taxes.

It is hoped that by simplifying and standardisng the process customers will notice an improved experience.

HMRC also claims that the move will lead to reduced costs as the check will be much quicker than the current process.

David Gauke, exchequer secretary to the Treasury, said: "This government is committed to relieving the burden on businesses. We know that agents, individuals and businesses find some of HMRC's current compliance practices drawn out and costly.

"A single compliance process could help HMRC improve the customer experience and reduce costs. HMRC is working directly with agents via the Compliance Reform Forum to help develop it and will continue to work with them during the pilots."

The trials will take place for six months from June 1st and the new process will roll out nationally if the trial proves successful.

Posted by James Curtis