Businesses under compliance check
Companies with an open VAT, PAYE or Corporation Tax enquiry.
Compliance & Company Secretarial
Tax Enquiry & Investigation Support
Practical assistance with HMRC enquiries and information requests, with specialist support where required.
Overview
How we help with Tax Enquiry & Investigation Support
An HMRC enquiry is a process with rules on both sides. How the first responses are handled largely determines how long it runs and how far it reaches.
We review the scope of the enquiry, establish what HMRC is actually entitled to ask for, and prepare responses that are complete on the point raised without opening ground that was not in question. We handle the correspondence and attend meetings with you where needed.
Where a disclosure is the right route, we quantify the position, prepare the disclosure and negotiate on penalties — unprompted, cooperative disclosure attracts substantially lower penalties than the alternative. For serious or complex cases we bring in specialist tax investigation counsel.
What's included
Everything covered in this service
Scope is agreed in writing before we start, and the fee is fixed against it. If something falls outside, we tell you what it costs before doing it.
- Review of enquiry scope and HMRC information powers
- Preparation and management of all correspondence
- Document gathering and response preparation
- Attendance at HMRC meetings
- Voluntary disclosure preparation and penalty negotiation
- Referral to specialist investigation counsel where required
Who it's for
Built around how you actually operate
Individuals under Self Assessment enquiry
Taxpayers facing questions on income, expenses or gains.
Anyone needing to disclose
People who have identified an error and want to correct it on the best terms.
FAQs
Tax Enquiry & Investigation Support — common questions
How long does an HMRC enquiry take?
A simple aspect enquiry may close in a few months. A full enquiry can run for a year or more. Prompt, complete responses shorten it; incomplete ones extend it.
Should we volunteer information not asked for?
Not generally. Responses should be accurate and complete on the questions raised. If there is an error elsewhere, disclosing it deliberately and on advice is better than volunteering it in passing.
How is your fee worked out?
Fixed fee, agreed before we start. Pricing depends on the size and complexity of your business, so get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote.
Can you help if we're switching from another accountant?
Yes. We handle professional clearance with your previous accountant and update the agent authorisations with HMRC and Companies House, so you don't have to manage the handover.
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