HMRC Tax Investigations: Before, During & After

To plan for your personal financial affairs in the most effective way, we take a joined-up approach considering the tax, legal and financial planning aspects of every scenario.

The needs and challenges of any business, and business owner, constantly change, and likewise, business advice should be an ongoing process rather than a single moment in time.

Our forensic accounting specialists explore and analyse information to help with processes including asset tracing, dispute resolution and fraud investigation.

Tax investigations

Before a Tax Investigation

Know where you stand and put things right first

What triggers an HMRC enquiry, how far back HMRC can go, and how to put things right before HMRC contacts you through a voluntary disclosure.

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Tax investigations

During a Tax Investigation

Manage the enquiry and protect your position

How HMRC enquiries work, from compliance checks to COP8 and COP9, HMRC's information powers, penalties and interest, and how to bring an enquiry to a close.

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Tax investigations

After a Tax Investigation

Settle, appeal and move forward

What happens when an HMRC enquiry closes: closure notices, appeals and tribunals, paying what is due or arranging Time to Pay, penalty suspension and protecting yourself in future.

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HMRC building - before a tax investigation

Handshake after settling an HMRC tax investigation

Where are you in the investigation process?

A letter from HMRC can be worrying, but you do not have to deal with it alone. Our chartered accountants and tax advisers act for individuals, landlords and businesses at every stage of an HMRC enquiry, from voluntary disclosures before HMRC makes contact, through compliance checks and COP8 and COP9 investigations, to appeals, settlement and Time to Pay. Choose the stage that applies to you.