Tax dispute specialists in London, Kent and Sussex

Dealing with an HMRC investigation can be worrying for anybody.

Even if you meet all HMRC’s requirements on time and in full, you or your business are still at risk of an unexpected enquiry.

Whatever HMRC intervention you’re facing, we’re here to support you throughout the entire process.

Every year, HMRC checks the tax position of hundreds of thousands of businesses and individuals across the UK. These checks include everything from routine visits and simple disclosures all the way to full investigations into someone’s entire business and personal tax affairs.

With our team of experienced tax disputes specialists by your side, you’ll have the guidance and expertise you need from the very first HMRC letter through to the resolution of the investigation. We’ll deal with HMRC on your behalf, working tirelessly to achieve the best outcome and minimise the impact of the investigation on you and your business.

If you’ve identified an error in your previous tax filings or have historical tax issues and need to come forward, we can help you do this. As your advisor, we’ll be your first point of contact with HMRC, guiding you through the disclosure process from start to finish, helping you to put things right on your terms.

Whether you’ve received a letter from HMRC, have concerns about your tax affairs, or need support addressing a potential issue, we’re here to provide a clear plan of action, giving you peace of mind knowing everything is under control.

How our tax dispute services can help you

Our team of tax disputes specialists and former HMRC inspectors have extensive experience handling all types of HMRC interventions, collaborating closely with you to help navigate your situation with confidence. Below you can explore our range of tax disputes services in more detail.

Whether inaccuracies have arisen innocently or deliberately, it is always better to come forward voluntarily than to wait for HMRC to knock on the door. In the most serious circumstances, coming forward voluntarily can prevent HMRC opening a criminal investigation with a view to prosecuting and publicising individuals. There are various options available for dealing with the situation and our team can provide help and advice accordingly.

Find out more about how we can help with voluntary disclosures

Where HMRC has some evidence of an inaccuracy in a tax return but not enough to justify an investigation, they may send a ‘nudge’ letter to a taxpayer stating that they have information and asking the taxpayer to check their own affairs. There are various options available for dealing with the situation and our team can provide help and advice accordingly.

Find out more about how we can help with nudge letter responses

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are using a piece of highly efficient software which is accessing and trawling through your financial information right now. The ‘CONNECT’ system is scouring hundreds of different information sources to unearth discrepancies between taxpayers and businesses, income, assets, and transactions. However, sometimes the information held may not be correct and HMRC often select the wrong targets. Dealing with an HMRC tax investigation can be stressful, but our team of tax dispute specialists can help.

Find out more about how we can help with tax investigations

If you are currently dealing with a full or aspect investigation, or you’re keen to learn more about the potential implications of such an investigation, speak with a member of our dedicated tax disputes team.

Contact us to discuss how we can help with full and aspect enquiries

Learn more about the differences between code of practice 8 (COP8) and code of practice 9 (COP9) investigations, and how we can help if you receive a letter from HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service (FIS).

Find out more about how we can help with code of practice 8 and 9 investigations

Looking specifically at a code of practice 9 (COP9) investigation, HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) gives the recipient a choice of how they wish to proceed. It is imperative that taxpayers make the right choice for them, because the consequences of making an incorrect choice are severe. That’s where our dedicated tax disputes team can help.

Find out more about how we can help with code of practice 9 investigations

Whether it involves Stamp Duty Land Tax avoidance, Class E share schemes, EBT/EFRBS, or other trust-based arrangements, should HMRC suspect a breach of Disguised Remuneration rules or an unauthorised tax advantage, they will likely pursue recovery. Our tax disputes team can provide help and advice on the options available to you and the associated time limits.

Find out more about how we can help with avoidance scheme settlements

ADR is a voluntary process with the aim of resolving disputes between HMRC and the taxpayer more collaboratively. These can arise as a result of misunderstandings or misinterpretations, disagreement over the facts, or complex situations which require clarification. Our team of tax disputes specialists can provide guidance and advice on the best options available to you.

Contact us to discuss how we can help alternative dispute resolutions

When it comes to dealing with HMRC, sometimes appeals need to be made and litigation may be involved. Such situations can be complex and time consuming, so it’s always important to seek specialist expert advice.

Contact us to discuss how we can help with appeals and litigation

If your situation is in need of expert witness support, our specialist tax disputes team can help. Your situation will be unique, so the best option will be to contact us and speak with a member of the team to discuss your needs further.

Contact us to discuss how we can help with expert witness work

These disputes typically revolve around where a person lives or is legally connected to — and these factors are crucial in determining how much UK tax they must pay on their income, gains, and assets. Speak with a member of our tax disputes team today to discuss your circumstances in more detail.

Contact us to discuss how we can help with residence and domicile disputes

Being under investigation can be stressful, with different investigations being pursued depending on the situation, differing in approach, severity, and consequences. If you are facing an investigation or want to learn more, please contact us and speak with a member of our tax disputes team.

Contact us to discuss how we can help with civil and criminal tax fraud investigations

These visits are routine (and sometimes investigative) checks carried out by HMRC to ensure businesses are meeting their tax obligations correctly. These visits are not always triggered by suspicion of wrongdoing as they can be part of HMRC’s standard compliance strategy, but they can lead to disputes if issues are found.

Contact us to discuss how we can help with Employer compliance and VAT visits

This process is used to determine whether a contractor should be treated as an employee for tax purposes, and therefore pay income tax and National Insurance like an employee, or whether they are genuinely self-employed. This can be a complex situation, particularly for businesses that engage large numbers of contractors.

Find out more about how we can help with IR35 status reviews

If you need help with Corporate Criminal Offence (CCO), Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) or Large Business Tax Strategy (LBTS) rules and regulations, contact us and speak with a member of our tax disputes team.

Contact us to discuss how we can help with CCO, SAO and LBTS related issues

A time to pay (TTP) arrangement is a collaborative agreement between the taxpayer and HMRC, allowing for the gradual settlement of a tax liability over an agreed period. There are different options available and varying ways to apply for a TTP arrangement, so it’s important to get expert advice.

Find out more about how we can help with time to pay (TTP) arrangements

Mistakes can happen and tax is no exception, meaning you may have previously overpaid tax. Relief is available but it must be claimed in a specific manner and within certain timescales, with additional considerations that can sometimes be applicable, so it’s important to seek expert advice.

Find out more about overpayment relief and Statement of Practice 5 claims

Kreston Reeves provides global accountancy services to our international clients. As international accountants, we can provide global accountancy services to your organisation.

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Kreston Reeves is a full service accountancy firm and we support our clients across the full spectrum of their needs. Where ever you are in your commercial journey, our experts can provide help, guidance and advice to suit your individual requirements. From a personal perspective, we also offer dedicated services to help you with your own financial needs.

Please contact us today to discuss your own circumstances and we can bring in the relevant experts from our offices across London, Kent and Sussex to help you achieve your goals. You can find examples below of some of the related services we often provide to our tax dispute clients, but this isn’t an exhaustive list.

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