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Tax Investigation Services

we provide professional support and representation during HMRC tax investigations, ensuring you have expert guidance and protection. Through our Tax Investigation Service, our fees can be covered by our insurance policy (up to £100,000 per claim), allowing us to represent you confidently and handle complex tax matters on your behalf.

What Our Tax Investigation Service Covers

  • Full Enquiry: Comprehensive examination of self-assessment tax returns by HMRC, reviewing all books and records related to the entries filed.

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  • Aspect Enquiry: HMRC queries focused on specific entries of a self-assessment tax return, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

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  • Employment Status Dispute: Resolution support if HMRC disputes a self-employed classification, proposing PAYE status instead.

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  • Inheritance Tax (IHT) Cover: Expert support for estates and trusts, ensuring accurate filing and compliance (up to £5,000 indemnity).

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  • Gift Aid Inspections: Representation for registered charities undergoing HMRC Gift Aid Scheme reviews.

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  • Partners/Directors Cover: Personal cover for partners, directors, and their spouses during HMRC enquiries (excludes rental income over £50,000).

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  • Judicial Review Applications: Representation for applications challenging HMRC decisions, where other legal recourses are unavailable (up to £5,000 indemnity).

  • Code of Practice 8 Investigations: Support for investigations conducted under HMRC’s Code of Practice 8, covering complex tax avoidance matters (up to £5,000 indemnity).

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  • IR35 Status Check & Disputes: Guidance and representation if HMRC questions or disputes IR35 status.

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  • Interventions Cover (Informal Enquiries): Representation for informal HMRC queries regarding tax returns without issuing statutory notices.

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  • Business Inspection Notice: Support for inspections of business premises, including asset and document checks by HMRC officials.

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  • VAT/PAYE/CIS/NMW Compliance Visits: Professional representation for routine compliance visits, ensuring accurate compliance with VAT, PAYE, CIS, and National Minimum Wage regulations.

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  • VAT, PAYE/NIC, and CIS Disputes: Expert representation in disputes concerning the accuracy of submitted VAT, PAYE/NIC, and CIS returns.

24/7 Legal Helpline for Tax Investigation Clients

As a Tax Investigation Service subscriber, you gain access to a free 24/7 client legal helpline provided by one of the UK’s largest law firms. This helpline offers legal advice on various commercial issues, including:

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Note: This service provides initial advice and does not involve third-party correspondence.

Commercial litigation and disputes

Employment issues

Property and landlord-tenant queries

Pensions

Health and Safety regulations

Pricing

Get in touch today to secure peace of mind with Elite’s comprehensive Tax Investigation Services.

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Note: For limited companies exceeding £10M turnover, please contact us for a bespoke quote.

Personal Tax Client: £90 + VAT

Sole Trader: £180 + VAT

Partnership: £250 + VAT

Limited Company (up to £10M turnover): £250 + VAT

Service Exclusions

Our Tax Investigation Service does not cover:

 

  • Correction of client-prepared documents and records.

  • Matters predating service subscription, unless risk accepted in writing.

  • Tax credit enquiries, CIS Gross Payment Status Disputes, and returns filed over 90 days late.

  • Cases involving HMRC’s Civil Investigation of Fraud (Code of Practice 9).

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For full details on service exclusions, please contact us.

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