Tax dispute resolution

Expert support when you really need it

A tax enquiry can happen to anyone, at any time. Whether you’re a sole trader, company, partnership, trustee, executor, charity or individual taxpayer, you could be subject to a random or targeted tax investigation.

Sometimes errors come to light that HMRC need to be told about so that they can be mitigated.

As a business owner and employer, your company may be at risk of examination of its P11D returns of benefits, or PAYE or NIC audits. If you are a VAT-registered business, HMRC may arrange a visit to check your VAT records which could lead to further investigations.

If you find yourself in any of these situations, you will want to resolve them with as little stress and disruption as possible. We will provide expert specialist representation to bring your tax affairs fully up to date.

Ready for a range of challenges

We’re here to help in a timely and proactive manner, whether you’re currently facing a tax investigation or want to prevent problems in the future.

Our tax dispute resolution specialists can also support you in appealing HMRC decisions at the First-Tier Tax Tribunal.

Our services include:

• resolving complex tax investigations – including COP 9 civil investigation of fraud and COP 8 serious suspected anti-avoidance investigations
• dealing with routine aspect enquiries and advising on specific tax problems
• making voluntary disclosures to HMRC – including under the Worldwide Disclosure Facility or Let Property Campaign
• negotiating tax penalties
• making representations to HMRC’s independent reviewer
• representing you at Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) meetings
• instructing legal Counsel and taking tax appeals to the tribunal
• responding to HMRC “nudge letters”
• addressing historic tax issues brought to light by family and commercial disputes
• advising on options and assisting in exiting failed tax avoidance schemes

Our aim is always to reduce disruption to your business, and keep the cost as low as possible.

No matter what kind of tax problem you’re dealing with, we work closely with you and any other advisers to manage the process, take over interactions with HMRC and resolve matters as quickly and efficiently as possible. The aim is always to keep stress to a minimum and reduce disruption so you can live your life and focus on business.

Or, if you’re an existing client not currently undergoing a tax investigation, but have concerns about the risk of facing one in the future, our fixed-fee annual service includes our help when a tax enquiry arises, at no additional cost.