HMRC Enquiries and Investigations

HMRC has been very vocal in recent years about its desire to ensure that everyone pays the “right amount of tax” and is increasing its focus on reviewing self assessment returns whilst increasing the powers available to its Tax Inspectors.

Our team have numerous years of experience in representing clients in respect of enquiries and investigations launched by HMRC and have in depth knowledge of the respective rights and powers of the taxpayer and HMRC. 

The support given is reinforced by the provision of PAYE and other health checks to ensure our clients have their houses in order in advance of any HMRC scrutiny.

Recent examples of work in this area include:

• Successful representation resulting in a nil settlement from an initial assessment by HMRC of in excess of £250,000
• Successful negotiation of tax deductability of historic EBT contributions
• Negotiated minimum settlement and penalty in SCO case