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Research with tax agents to explore experiences of HMRC's digital services

Mixed method research to inform HMRC's design of digital services for agents.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Published: 26 January 2023

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In 2021, HMRC commissioned Kantar Public to undertake qualitative research with agents to explore these issues. This involved 50 in-depth discussions. In January 2022, follow-on quantitative research was commissioned, with the aim of quantifying the insights produced from the qualitative research to build the evidence base further. The survey was conducted by telephone and covered a representative cross section of 873 agents.

Published 26 January 2023