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Tax dispute resolution
Expert advice for businesses and individuals facing HMRC tax disputes and investigations
Tax dispute specialist hotline
Please call us any time on 020 3833 4101 or alternatively you can complete the call back request form.
- An expert will call you back on the same day, to discuss your tax issue and set out how we can help you.
- You will be able to ask any questions you may have.
Your initial consultation is confidential and complimentary, there is no obligation to work with us afterwards.
HMRC’s approach to tackling non-compliance with the UK’s tax rules is that everyone should pay the right amount of tax at the right time. The UK tax system is notoriously complex. Unfortunately, this means that mistakes can happen and disagreements between HMRC and the taxpayer occur.
What is an HMRC tax investigation?
An HMRC tax investigation is a check into your personal or business tax affairs to confirm whether the correct amount of tax has been reported and paid. The frequency of these checks has increased in recent years due to greater Government funding, additional legislative powers and advancements in technology available to HMRC.
The nature of an HMRC tax investigation depends on the amount of tax at stake and the behaviour that has resulted in the potential loss of tax. HMRC has a wide range of powers available to carry out their enquiries including:
- Formal information and documentation requests
- Visiting business premises
- Issuing assessments for additional tax, interest and penalties
How can I resolve a tax dispute?
Tax disputes can be resolved by directly contacting and engaging with HMRC to work through the areas of disagreement on your case. This can involve further discussions with HMRC to ascertain all relevant facts and ensure the correct technical treatment is applied.
If you become aware that you may not have paid the correct amount of tax, the best approach is to make a voluntary disclosure to tell HMRC before HMRC comes to you, as this may reduce the penalty payable.
Although you can deal with HMRC yourself, without specialist knowledge, it can be overwhelming and time-consuming to work out the best approach to contacting HMRC or responding to correspondence. Our team has many years of experience in dealing with contentious tax disputes and disclosures for both businesses and individuals. Having skilled tax investigation specialists on your side is central to navigating the complex rules and protecting your interests.
Looking after your needs
Dealing with a tax dispute can be stressful, costly and time-consuming. Our multi-disciplinary team will listen to your tax problem and create a strategy focused on resolving your dispute as efficiently as possible. A tax problem can arise for various reasons and a key part of our service is to convey all of the necessary details to HMRC through effective communications. We are non-judgemental and approach all cases with discretion and confidentiality. Our recommended strategies are bespoke to your specific tax problem and individual needs.
Our team comprises of chartered tax advisers, trust and estate practitioners (TEP) and ex-HMRC qualified inspectors. We also work with other tax specialists within the business to deliver the right strategy for you.
For more information on how we can help, contact one of our experts today.