VAT Fraud Investigations

 PN 160 VAT Investigations

HMRC only launch a PN 160 VAT fraud investigation when they have evidence that serious fraud has happened. This is means BIG trouble. You will neeed to contact our expert VAT inspection advisor as soon as that letter drops on your may.

Under no circumstances, attend HMRC interviews, talk or email to the taxman without contacting us first. You risk making things a lot worse for yourself through inadvertent admissions.

The Interview

HMRC will give you the opportunity if attending a disclosure meeting. You should attend this inteview with our specialist VAT advisor. They will tell you that proceedings under PN 160 have commenced and that you have a chance to make a full and frank disclosure any the VAT fraud that has occured. If you take advantage of the PN 160 disclosure opportunity you will not face a criminal prosecution and a possible prison sentence.

Cooperating with the Investigation

It is advisable to cooperate fully with the fraud enquiry. Now is not the time for lying. The tax man already knows that fraud has been committed. He will get to the bottom of it with or without your help. By cooperating, you avoid criminal prosecution and the penalties imposed will be discounted.

How much are the penalties?

By not cooperating, you could face penalties of up to 100% of the VAT that is owed. It is possible to reduce the penalties to just 20% by early and truthful explanations as to what the extent of the fraud is and why it happened. You also need to ensure that information is supplied promptly, meeting are attended, and questions are answered fully and honestly.

How we can help

We are worth our weight in gold

We always give value for money and outstanding customer service. Our fees are very affordable, especially in the context of how much we can save our clients. We will save you £1000's on VAT, penalties and interest.

We will also endeavour to stop the VAT enqquiry from spinning out of control. HMRC know that if you have committed VAT fraud then you have probably over stepped the mark with your corporate tax declaration and personal tax returns.

• We review your VAT situation and prepare disclosure reports
• We manage HMRC technical challenges with ease
• We can liaise with your solicitor and accountants
• We will take away the stress and worry, allowing you to sleep at night
• We are completely non judgemental
• We will negotiate and defend your exposure to liabilities
• We take complete control of the investigation.
• All contact with HMRC is through us
• You will never need to talk to HMRC direct
• We will ensure that HMRC do not overstep their legal boundaries
• Preparation of appeal hearings

We have years and years of experience in tax investigation matters. Our tax advisor was a senior HMRC tax inspector. Now, as game keeper turned poacher, his help and advice is invaluable to clients who have overstepped the mark and need to navigate through the murky waters of a highly intrusive and stressful VAT fraud investigation.

Contact us IMMEDIATELY if you are under investigation for VAT fraud.

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