Tax Investigations

Random investigations can cost you dear: play it safe by joining our TaxSafe scheme

No matter how good your internal accounting systems and records, or how diligent we are, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) may still choose to enquire into your affairs. Anyone who submits a tax return can be selected and HMRC don’t even have to give a reason.

Investigations are on the increase and inspectors are now approaching disputes much more aggressively. This is particularly true of Aspect Enquiries, where the inspectors look into one aspect or more of your tax return without demanding to see all your books and records.

Investigations can be disruptive, intrusive and expensive. Sometimes a case can last a year or more. Even if the final outcome means that you don’t have to pay any extra tax, you will still be faced with a bill for all the professional fees incurred in settling the matter.

It is not unknown for a taxpayer to be forced into a settlement simply because the costs involved in fighting the case become unaffordable.

What does our TaxSafe scheme offer?

• the equivalent of up to £75,000 of professional costs per incident resulting from HMRC investigations or disputes
• the security of knowing that we can dedicate all the time and resources we need to represent you – and you won’t have to worry about the extra cost
• the right level of representation to get the best result for you
• the security of dealing with us, your own accountants, rather than a stranger who doesn’t know you or your affairs

Directors & Partners’ Returns

• investigations into the tax returns of the directors and partners of a business subscribing to our service are also included, provided that we act as the tax return agents for the individuals concerned. The tax return must be a personal, non-business return and any rental income less than £50,000 per annum.

Aspect Enquiries

• up to £75,000 for Income Tax and up to £75,000 for Corporation Tax per claim for Aspect Enquiries is automatically included within our service

Business Support Helpline

Access to a telephone advice line manned by experts in the following areas: Employment and personnel issues, such as:

• disciplining an employee
• dismissal
• gross misconduct

Health & Safety issues, such as:

• reporting an accident
• hazardous substances

Commercial legal issues, such as:

• landlord and tenancy
• company law
• copyright and patent.