Tax Investigations

HMRC’s enquiries and investigations can take many forms. From an enquiry into a particular aspect of a client’s tax return, to a full-blown interrogation of their business records. Whatever type of HMRC action clients are faced with, we will ensure that the inspector only gets the information and documents he is entitled to.

HMRC have access to a wide and extensive database of information, and have sophisticated software, called Connect, to assist their risk-profiling of taxpayers. Where profits or income are understated, we will consider how the additional tax liability can be mitigated, and advise how penalties can be mitigated. We can help you ensure that processes are changed, where necessary, to minimise the risk of problems in the future.

We do not sit in moral judgement, but work with our clients to minimise the impact of a HMRC enquiry. We can work with your existing adviser, if you have one, to bring the enquiry to a conclusion. We will establish the facts, so that we can best represent you, and bring about a negotiated settlement with HMRC where it is established that there are additional tax liabilities.

We will consider the technical position, and also apply a practical approach. We recognise HMRC’s right to enquire into tax returns, but we will ensure that they do so within the statutory framework.