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06 Sep 2010 - First Tier Tax Tribunal Decisions UKFTT 363 to UKFTT 390
24 Aug 2010 - First Tier Tax Tribunals UKFTT 352 to UKFTT 361
20 Aug 2010 - Longer processing times for Agent Authorisation forms
18 Aug 2010 - First Tier Tax Tribunal Decisions UKFTT 336 to UKFTT 351
17 Aug 2010 - Recent decisions and opinions from the ECJ
Longer processing times for Agent Authorisation forms
HMRC have announced on its website that until 31 October 2010 processing of form 64-8 will take longer that is currently does. HMRC provides a table that suggests for VAT issues it will take up to SIX weeks from posting the form to receiving the confirmation that it has been processed. All agents dealing with VAT issues would be well advised to submit forms before their clients seek their help with a VAT issue. For HMRC to even consider a six week lead time seems to be indicating that there is a serious problem brewing in the department.
HMRC do remind readers that using the online system will be faster, but that in certain circumstances a paper form has to be submitted.