HMRC Investigations - A Practical Guide for Accountants & Tax Professionals

Introduction

HMRC investigations are on the increase.

They are using their new powers and information gathering capacity to target those investigations more effectively and have upped the penalties that that they are looking to charge.

Presented by expert speaker Jeremy Mindell, this seminar will explore agents’ responsibilities in dealing with HMRC outside the investigatory framework. This is an area of increasing interest not only to HMRC but also the bodies which regulate accountants and tax professionals.

What You Will Learn

This course will cover the following:

• How HMRC chooses taxpayers to investigate
• Differentiating formal and informal investigations
• Time limits and discovery assessments - how long can HMRC go back?
• Dealing with the initial enquiry
• How to expedite the investigation process
• Taxpayers’ rights and tactics
• Settling the investigation
• Mitigating penalties