How Tax agent portal has simplified the lives of Tax agents in Dubai?

VAT is now a new concept in Dubai. It was effective from 1st January 2018 at the rate of 5% with the help of the FTA (Federal Tax Authority). Hence, there was an increasing demand for tax agents who are willing to cater to the needs of the taxable persons by using the tax agent portal.

Let us tell you how the tax agent portal is actually helping the tax agents in Dubai.

The Tax Agent Portal provides an active service 24*7. You can access various information, functions and services with its help. It provides a secure environment to the Tax agents to execute their work effectively. Few other functionalities of the Tax agent portal are as follows:

1. View information – It helps the tax agents to view information about the clients’ accounts and registrations. You can check all the details of the enquiries sent, the current status of the enquiries made or the estimated date of completion for the enquiries.
Manage client list – It helps the tax agents to list out or search for specific clients and manage them accordingly. It provides detailed information of the transaction and the refunds, client’s communication with the agent, and the current communication status with the help of a receipt number generated while registering.
Access mail reports – It helps the tax agents to send and receive emails securely. It generally consists of the replies to the portal connections which include the online forms like VAT refund forms and others.
Make updates – It helps in updating the client’s registration details like the person’s name, home address and phone number in real time.
Generate statement – It helps in preparing, lodging, viewing and printing activity statements for clients.
6. Activity statement – With the help of this portal, the tax agents can view the lodged list of activity statements.
Refunds and credit transfers – By the help of this portal, the tax agents can request for refunds and credit transfer on behalf of their clients.
Calculation details – It helps the tax agents to view the calculation details regarding the interest charges. These portals have many online tools and calculators to furnish accurate details.
Online forms – Tax agents can request the tax office services on this portal for a variety of online forms including VAT refund form. Here, you can complete and submit your forms only when you are online.
Lodge objection – Tax agent portal helps the tax agents to apply for a private ruling. It also helps in lodging any objections or submitting additional information.

Therefore, a tax agent portal is an all-round portal, helping the tax agents to cater to the needs of the taxable people in Dubai.