HMRC Interviews
HMRC have requested a meeting - Should I go?
If HMRC launch an investigation into your tax and VAT affairs, they invariably request that you attend a voluntary interview. Under no circumstances should you attend such a meeting unless legally enforced (see below).
Attending an interview with the taxman in an exploratory or ongoing investigation is definitely NOT in your best interests. Get on the phone and contact our Tax Investigation Specialist IMMEDIATELY.
There are only two circumstances where you are compelled to attend an interview with the taxman. The first is in the case of a Code of Practice 9 tax investigation. You will need our Tax Investigation specialist with you.
The second is in the case of a criminal tax investigation. In that situation, professional legal representation is essential because the interview will be conducted under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) procedures.
We will handle your HMRC Interview
Very few accountants have the specialist experience to guide you safely through the dangerous waters of an HMRC tax investigation. In most cases, the do not know what the extent of the taxman's investigative powers are and so are unable to give give the correct advice. We will work with you and your accountant. Once we have taken control of the investigation, you will have no direct contact with HMRC.
We are worth our weight in gold
- All contact with HMRC is through us
- We negotiate HMRC technical challenges with ease
- We can liaise with your solicitor and accountants
- We will keep updated at every turn
- We will fight your corner and make sure you pay only what is due
- We will take away all the stress and worry, allowing you to sleep at night
- Our clients typically save up to 75% on recovered tax, interest and penalties
Without exception, when the taxman comes knocking, he wants to recover tax and VAT. We save companies literally tens of thousands of pounds - a fraction of the fees that we charge. In many cases, we have saved individuals from criminal proceedings.
The moment you receive a letter from HMRC informing you of their intention to open a tax investigation, is the moment to pick up the phone and talk to us