Stamp Taxes Online: Internet pages updated
Links on the left-hand side of the screen are now more ‘online service’ specific. The content of the ‘online pages’ has also been reviewed and re-structured. More details.
Paper copies of online filed returns
You must not send paper copies of SDLT Returns submitted online, as this increases the risk that they will be processed twice. If you do so, it is almost certain that you (and the purchaser) will receive a request for payment - because there will only have been one payment made, for the original online transaction.
This applies whether you are using HMRC software or third party products.
Stamp Taxes Online service: practical advice for practitioners
The following links provide guidance on how you should electronically file clients’ returns - particularly when:
- you do not know the effective date of the transaction;
- there is a requirement for a client signature on (what would effectively be) an incomplete return - where everything is completed except ‘the effective date’.
Guidance covering the practicalities of filing a client’s return:
- How to deal with the purchaser’s signature
- How to complete and file your return online
- What to do if you need to amend a return already filed online
- Where to send schedules or maps
- Stamp Taxes Online: Frequently Asked Questions
- Registration process: Guidance
Stamp Taxes Online: feedback
We would like to thank everyone who provides comments through the Stamp Taxes Online feedback page. This is extremely useful and is reviewed and collated regularly. We work closely with the Law Societies, stakeholders, governing bodies and representatives from the legal/conveyancing profession, who tell us that online filers are positive about the online experience and believe that HM Revenue & Customs do take their comments on board. You will have seen some positive changes that we have made as a result of it.
The feedback process is anonymous and can be used to share your views on the online experience. All comments received are appreciated and all ideas considered. So why not help us to help you, tell us what you think.
Please don’t use the feedback process if you are having technical difficulties. You should telephone the Online Services Helpdesk who will be able to help you with any online problem.
Stamp Taxes Online: paying SDLT efficiently
Electronic payment
We accept payment by a range of methods but recommend payment is made electronically. Electronic payments are generally more efficient and secure than payment by post.
