Getting help with nudge letters and voluntary disclosures

Every year HMRC gathers a vast quantity of data about UK taxpayers. There are now over 28 different official sources of information, including overseas tax authorities, banks, and other governmental agencies. HMRC also make use of third-party information from angry neighbours, overheard pub conversations and disgruntled ex-employees.

This information is analysed by HMRC’s automated digital and human risk assessment procedures which now initiates over 90% of HMRC’s enquiries.

Where HMRC has some evidence of an inaccuracy in a 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.

What is a 'Nudge' letter campaign?

‘Nudge’ letter campaigns are too numerous to list in their entirety, but some recent ones include:

Whilst this is not an exhaustive list of nudge letter campaigns, it does help to give you visibility of the potential areas that you may need to seek further specialist advice, including what steps to take if you do receive a nudge letter.

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Get further help with voluntary disclosures and nudge letters

If you have already received a nudge letter, or are looking to discuss voluntary disclosures, please contact us today and speak with one of our HMRC tax dispute specialists. Our team can look at your own situation further and provide guidance on the options available to you, and the most appropriate actions you can take.

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What should I do if I receive a nudge letter?

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.

How do I present a disclosure to HMRC?

There are multiple campaigns and facilities for presenting a disclosure to HMRC, these include:

  • Digital disclosure service
  • Worldwide disclosure facility
  • Let property campaign
  • Contractual disclosure facility
  • Cryptoassets

Our team can discuss these options with you to help identify the most appropriate method for presenting a disclosure to HMRC.

How can Kreston Reeves help with nudge letters and voluntary disclosures?

If you are aware of any historic inaccuracies or receive one of these ‘nudge’ letters, then Kreston Reeves can support you settling these issues with HMRC.

Our priority will be to ensure that you only pay the minimum penalty, avoid prosecution, and being publicly named and shamed.

Contact us today to discuss your circumstances in more detail with a member of our dedicated tax disputes team, who are ready to assist and guide you through the available options.

Don’t forget, Kreston Reeves is a full service accountancy firm, so not only do we provide a broader range of related tax disputes services, we also provide a full spectrum of accountancy support, including extensive related tax services.

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Whether you have already received a nudge letter or want to know more about making a voluntary disclosure to HMRC, our tax dispute specialists can help, including our broader range of services which cover IR35 status reviews, time to pay arrangements, HMRC criminal investigations and much more.

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