- NAO report on HMRC’s customer service levels published on 15 May 2024
- HMRC’s strategy to move towards digital services noted, but not as effective as hoped
- Recommendations include developing more realistic plans for cutting services replaced by digital channels and adopting a more customer-focused approach
- NAO recommends reducing avoidable and expensive forms of contact
- HM Treasury announces additional £51 million in funding to improve HMRC’s phoneline service
- Commitment to ‘digital first tax administration’ reiterated, but recognition of need for reliable traditional contact methods
Source: taxscape.deloitte.com
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