Tax Investigations

Tax Investigations can be extremely stressful. We will be able to advise you on the strengths and weaknesses of your case and identify an appropriate strategy in dealing with your tax investigation.

Why Us?

Experienced Accountants

We understand the pressures of defending an investigation. This can be confusing and difficult period. As tax specialists we can advise you and laise with HMRC for the best outcome.

Speed of Response

When issued with any tax enquiry notice it is important that you cooperate, respond in a timely manner to the HMRC tax investigation enquiries and provide the information that they require. It is also recommended that you work closely with your accountant (if you have one) and a tax investigation specialist.

HMRC Knowledge

Our expert knowledge from working for and with HMRC is invaluable when advising you. Any business can be subject to a tax investigation. Whether you are a large, established business or you are a sole trader, a HMRC tax enquiry can be raised. Every tax investigation whether it relates to Income Tax, Self Assessments, PAYE or Corporation Tax will be conducted by HMRC.

Customer Service

Our customer service is second to none. We really do mean this! We are always on hand to answer any questions or queries. We understand that clients need to be reassured and that our tax specialist are doing everything possible to lead to a optimal outcome. We will be able to advise you on the strengths and weaknesses of your case and identify an appropriate strategy in dealing with your tax investigation.

HMRC Investigations

CoP9/Contractual Disclosure Facility

Code of Practice 9/Contractual Disclosure Facility ("CoP9") from HMRC you are being given notice that the taxman suspects you of committing tax fraud/tax evasion.

Employer Compliance Reviews/ PAYE Inspections.

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CoP8 Tax Investigations

Receiving Code of Practice 8 ("CoP8") means that you are likely to be the subject of an in depth enquiry from HMRCs Specialist Investigations ("SI") team. This part of HMRC contains experienced and skilled investigators charged with completing significant civil settlements of tax, interest and penalties.

Criminal Tax Investigations.

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

HMRC Corporate/Income Tax Enquires

HMRC conduct thousands of enquiries each year into businesses and their owners. Normally be a risk or issue that has been identified before the enquiry is commenced.

HMRC Dispute Resolution and Appeals

The vast majority of HMRC enquiries and disputes are capable of being resolved through discussion and negotiation. However, some, despite best efforts, require a different approach in order to make progress. These may be cases where HMRCs view or position on a particular matter is unacceptable or where the inspector is restricted from agreeing a settlement due to internal governance procedures or guidance (such as HMRCs Litigation and Settlement Strategy).

HMRC VAT Tax Enquires

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

HMRC Task Force

HMRC's use of Task Forces to target specific sectors and industries in particular geographical locations commenced in 2011 as part of its strategy to 'resource to risk'. This means HMRC using it's limited resources to focus on those areas and parts of the tax system perceived to represent the greatest risk of non compliance. Since 2011 HMRC has investigated a large number of sectors ranging from the construction industry to the medical profession.