Tax Investigations

Taxation investigations can be a real worry. For the private individual, they can bring a great deal of stress and sleepless nights; for the family, they can put at risk wealth that has been built up perhaps over several generations; for privately-owned businesses, they can even mean the difference between having a continuing business and closing down. Increasingly HMRC are carrying out integrated enquiries which aim to encompass direct tax, PAYE and VAT aspects of clients affairs. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon to find investigators trying to overstep their powers or who simply don’t know well enough what the law is.

Most UK200 accountancy firms have long experience of HMRC enquiries and will be able to advise on the scope for resisting unreasonable demands and, if something has to be conceded, in negotiating the best possible deal. If an enquiry has run its course and should be closed they will seek a formal notice requiring HMRC to give up. If HMRC demands are not justified they will advise on taking a case to tribunal. And above all they will help you to keep the enquiry in perspective, to get you through it and out the other side with the minimum impact on your business and your life

• Tax Investigations