HMRC SDLT: SDLTM60220 – Processing: Stamp Office queries and customer responses: Forms SDLT8/8A: Further information/tax required to allow certificate issue

Stamp Office Queries and Customer Responses

This section of the HMRC internal manual provides guidance on processing Stamp Office queries and customer responses related to forms SDLT8/8A. It outlines the requirements for further information or tax needed to issue a certificate.

  • Details the process for handling Stamp Office queries.
  • Explains the use of forms SDLT8/8A.
  • Specifies additional information or tax required for certificate issuance.
  • Targets HMRC staff handling stamp duty land tax matters.

Understanding SDLT8 and SDLT8A Forms: What You Need to Know

What is Form SDLT8?

Form SDLT8 is a document that is sent out when the information provided in a land transaction return is not enough for the Revenue to issue a stamp duty certificate. There are a few common reasons why you may receive this form:

– Missing Information: Some required details were not included in the original submission.
– Conflicting Information: Data provided in different sections of the form does not match.
– Illegible Information: Parts of the form are difficult to read, making it hard to understand what was meant.
– Invalid Entries: Incorrect types of data have been provided. For instance, if a letter is entered where a number should be.

It is important to note that without supplying the correct or missing information, a certificate cannot be issued.

What Happens After Receiving Form SDLT8?

When you receive Form SDLT8, it indicates that Form SDLT1 remains on hold in the system. The processing of Form SDLT1 will continue only once the information requested in SDLT8 is provided.

Returning the Completed SDLT8 Form

Once you have completed the SDLT8 form with the necessary information, send it back to the Stamp Office. You can find the relevant Stamp Office address printed on the form itself.

Possible Requests from SDLT8

The SDLT8 form may ask for information that you have already submitted. This often occurs if there are discrepancies in the answers given in different sections of the original form. If you submit the same information again without adding anything new, there will be no progress, and the certificate will still not be issued.

How to Respond to SDLT8 and SDLT8A

You have a couple of options when responding to SDLT8 or SDLT8A forms:

– Complete and Return the Form: Make sure to fill in any additional details that were requested.
– Contact by Phone: You can also call the Help Line for support. This can be a quicker way to resolve any questions or misunderstandings.

What is Form SDLT8A?

If the SDLT8 notice has not been resolved after 15 working days, the system will automatically issue Form SDLT8A. This form serves as a reminder that the SDLT5 certificate will not be issued until the required outstanding information has been submitted.

Conclusion

Understanding the SDLT8 and SDLT8A forms is important for ensuring your stamp duty transactions proceed smoothly. By being aware of what information is required and how to respond, you can help avoid delays in receiving your certificate.

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