Tax Investigations

We can work alongside you and get the best possible outcome for all involved.

Helping With Tax Issues

With over 35 years experience in dealing with tax investigations, tax enquiries and tax disclosures of all types, we can provide you with the quality of service and level of expertise you will need

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If you would like to know more about our advice or guidance, get in contact with us.

Voluntary Disclosures

Fraud Investigations – Code of Practice 9 (COP9)

Any matter being dealt with by HMRC under Code of Practice (COP9), which is sometimes referred to as “Hansard”, is a most serious matter. In a nutshell HMRC require the subject of their investigation to make a full and complete disclosure of all tax irregularities or face prosecution for fraud. These cases are generally reserved for officers within Fraud
Investigation Service (FIS) teams. These officers are experienced and knowledgeable specialists.

This process is now partially encapsulated into the Contractual Disclosure Facility (CDF) which enables HMRC to formally offer the opportunity to make disclosures under Code of Practice 9 (COP9) or for individuals to ask for that opportunity to be given.

About the Process

Sometimes HMRC may not offer the opportunity to utilise the Contractual Disclosure Facility (CDF) and may wish to investigate matters themselves under the auspices of COP9. The subjects under investigation may be individuals, their spouse or partner, businesses or companies, other family members of associates or fellow business partners or directors; which may mean that some cases have many areas of tax to consider and many participants to consider them for.

Managed correctly a COP9 investigation case still remains an opportunity to avoid prosecution and a criminal record. Furthermore, there are opportunities to obtain significant reductions in penalties and to keep any further intervention by H M Revenue & Customs to an absolute minimum.

At the end of the process any general tax affairs will be up to date and cleared so that those involved can make a fresh start with real certainty for the future.

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About COP9

There are, however, many pitfalls for the inexperienced or under prepared and the protection offered under COP9 will be withdrawn if HMRC believe any information provided is deficient or misleading; our specialists have very considerable experience in dealing with these specific matters. You can be assured this experience is working for you.

We can help you understand what is required of you, by HMRC and by us, and we will manage the whole process on your behalf; reducing the need for you to be interviewed by HMRC officers as much as possible. We know what HMRC expect; we will investigate all matters, as necessary, to produce, on your behalf, an effective disclosure of all material matters and, where possible, limiting the work HMRC may wish to normally undertake including any need for them to involve third parties such as your banks, customers or business associates.

We remain completely objective throughout the entire process; as will our advice and we will always present a robust defence of your position wherever possible. You will be informed and consulted at every stage and all disclosures and any settlement proposals will be discussed and agreed with you before submission to HMRC.

Tax Investigations, Enquiries & Checks

Our advice and wherever applicable our specialists will present a robust defence of your position.

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There can be major financial benefits in properly handling the disclosure of information and documentation.

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We can help you understand what is required of you, by HMRC and by us.

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Our specialist knowledge and experience can also help us to achieve the best possible financial outcome on your behalf.

For a confidential, no commitment discussion about your concerns please call us on 01283 761 777 or email us using our Email Enquiry Form