Investigations
Tax Investigations
Tax Investigations
In recent years, HM Revenue and Customs Compliance has developed a more aggressive approach to Tax Investigation which is based on a more rigorous use of the statutory powers available under the Taxes Management Act and a focused selection process, backed up by a comprehensive, and very detailed, computerised database.
In 2006, HMRC won a landmark case which authorised it to obtain from Barclays Bank, details of the number and contents of accounts held by its customers in offshore branches. This was extended in early 2007 to include the RBS, Lloyds TSB, HSBC, HBOS, and other financial institutions are now being targeted.
A partial amnesty was given under which the penalty arising on additional duties resulting from a voluntary disclosure made by 22nd June 2007 was limited to 10%. Special Offshore Disclosure Facilities have been set up to handle the voluntary disclosures, and to actively pursue those who opted not to take advantage of the amnesty.
Consequently, tax investigation has now become even more of a specialised area of operation and it needs expertise, experience and commitment to ensure that HMRC does not exceed its remit and that a Client's position is fully protected.
My experience and expertise were developed as a senior Inland Revenue Investigator in charge of an Investigation Unit; as Case Consultant for Central Yorkshire and as a member of the National Investigation Quality Assessment and Control Team.
My commitment is to ensure that the interests of you and your client are always paramount and that all enquiries are dealt with promptly. To ensure this I take a pro-active approach to the conduct of the investigation rather than let HMRC take the initiative. I maintain full and regular contact with you and your client to provide a professional and personalised service and I will make myself available at all reasonable times for visits to you or to your client as and when required.