HM Revenue & Customs are coming

But we’ve got you protected against the cost of an HMRC enquiry. Our expert Tax Fee Protection Service means we’ll be right by your side when you need us.

"HMRC is under pressure to open more enquiries than ever before to generate tax to fund the enormous spend in respect of Covid-19 and the energy price freeze."

But we’ve got you protected against the cost of an HMRC Investigation. Our expert Tax Fee Protection Service means we’ll be right by your side when you need us.

We’re here to protect you...

Why is HMRC investigating?

In the UK we live in an environment whereby the taxpayer is responsible for assessing their own tax liability.
HMRC opens enquiries to see if the taxpayer has paid the right amount of tax.
HMRC now uses a sophisticated database called ‘Connect’ to start more than 80% of tax enquiries, which analyses data from 30 different data sources.
HMRC can consider all aspects of taxation and more recently HMRC have also used investigations to ensure that the measures put in place to support the economy through the Covid-19 pandemic have been utilised correctly.

We’re here to protect you...

What could an enquiry involve?

HMRC will write to you or visit your business premises.
They will potentially want to review all your books and records or will ask for more detailed information about specific transactions on your Tax Return.
At the end of the enquiry HMRC may look to raise an assessment for additional tax due.
If you are subject to an enquiry we will respond to HMRC’s requests for information and/or attend meetings with HMRC. We will provide our workings with detailed explanations and we can dispute any assessment for additional tax due.

"Subscribing to our Tax Fee Protection Service will mean that we can represent you in the event of an HMRC enquiry at no extra cost … ensuring you get the best possible defence."

You can Protect!

If the HMRC states its intention to investigate your tax payments don’t panic. Call us – as your dedicated accountant and best defence.

Our Tax Fee Protection Service will cover fees incurred translating the many complicated questions the taxman may pose, manage the entire conversation with the taxman, help you submit any required information and challenge HMRC's findings.

The protection gives you the comfort of knowing that we can fully defend you at no extra cost if you fall under HMRC's spotlight

Other benefits of this protection

As an additional benefit this protection provides complementary telephone access to business support advice lines from which advice ca be obtained on:

Employment Law - you can call regarding performance and absence management, TUPE, redundancies, calculating holiday entitlements, grievances, disciplinary processes and more.

Health & Safety - Advice on risk assessments, fire safety, first aid, RIDDOR and more.

General Legal Issues - advice on any uk commercial or personal issues.

Beware of "Connect"!

HMRC now uses a sophisticated database called ‘Connect’ to start more than 80% of tax enquiries. The system collects data from 30 different sources, including UK and offshore banks, Companies House, the Land Registry, estate agents, the DVLA and other licensing authorities, and social media.

Using ‘Connect’, HMRC can now target enquiries more accurately than ever before – but they still get it wrong sometimes. That’s why we will always challenge HMRC regarding their reasons for an enquiry when defending clients.

Why take action?

HMRC investigations can be random and can come at any time.
The number of enquiries HMRC opens continues to increase as look to generate more tax to fund the enormous spend through the Covid-19 pandemic.
HMRC are using enquiries to ensure that the measures put in place to support the economy through the Covid-19 pandemic have been utilised correctly.
If you are subject to investigation we will represent you, ensuring you have the best possible defence.
Our normal accountancy fees do not include the cost of dealing with enquiries which can be costly and complex, even if no additional tax becomes due.
Our Tax Fee Protection Service protects against costs incurred dealing with HMRC enquiries.

Protect yourself today!

Tax enquiries can be costly and our expert support in dealing with these is not included in your normal accountancy fees. Spending a small amount now on our Tax Fee Protection Service means that you will receive complete support if HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) targets you; we will manage your enquiry from start to finish and you will not need to worry about the cost.

Want to know more?

If you have any questions relating to our Tax Fee Protection Service then please contact us.

“HMRC activity is expected to increase in the coming months and years as HMRC look to generate more tax to help fund the enormous spend through the Covid-19 pandemic and the energy price freeze.

Purchasing our Tax Fee Protection Service means that if you are subject to investigation by HMRC our fees are one less thing for you to worry about.

We can defend you for as long as it takes to achieve the right result.”

Directors
Haines Watts East Midlands

Contact your local East Midlands office today to find out how we can protect you and your business.

Derby
T: 01332 258700
E: derby@hwca.com

Nottingham
T: 0115 949 6838
E: nottingham@hwca.com

Leicester
T: 0116 3960 900
E: leicester@hwca.com