{"id":217834,"date":"2020-12-27T19:55:30","date_gmt":"2020-12-27T19:55:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pearlaccountants.com\/?p=217834"},"modified":"2020-12-27T19:55:30","modified_gmt":"2020-12-27T19:55:30","slug":"hmrc-tax-investigations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pearlaccountants.com\/blogs\/hmrc-tax-investigations\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know about HMRC Tax Investigations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Unfortunately, tax investigations by HMRC are far more common than people might expect. In 2010, HMRC installed a new AI and data-mining tool called Connect, which was designed specifically to combat tax evasion and fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, this can sometimes lead to \u201cfalse positives\u201d, which is when an innocent person is caught in the net of investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some things to know about HMRC\u2019s Dragnet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlaccountants.com\/blogs\/hmrc-tax-investigations\/#Before_Investigation_%E2%80%94_Insurance\" title=\"Before Investigation \u2014 Insurance!\">Before Investigation \u2014 Insurance!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlaccountants.com\/blogs\/hmrc-tax-investigations\/#The_three_types_of_investigations\" title=\"The three types of investigations\">The three types of investigations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlaccountants.com\/blogs\/hmrc-tax-investigations\/#1_Random_Check\" title=\"1. Random Check\">1. Random Check<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlaccountants.com\/blogs\/hmrc-tax-investigations\/#2_Aspect_Inquiry\" title=\"2. Aspect Inquiry\">2. Aspect Inquiry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlaccountants.com\/blogs\/hmrc-tax-investigations\/#3_Full_enquiry\" title=\"3. Full enquiry\">3. Full enquiry<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlaccountants.com\/blogs\/hmrc-tax-investigations\/#What_happens_next\" title=\"What happens next?\">What happens next?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlaccountants.com\/blogs\/hmrc-tax-investigations\/#How_to_avoid_an_investigation\" title=\"How to avoid an investigation\">How to avoid an investigation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlaccountants.com\/blogs\/hmrc-tax-investigations\/#What_to_do_when_youre_investigated\" title=\"What to do when you\u2019re investigated\">What to do when you\u2019re investigated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlaccountants.com\/blogs\/hmrc-tax-investigations\/#The_end_result\" title=\"The end result\">The end result<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_Investigation_%E2%80%94_Insurance\"><\/span>Before Investigation \u2014 Insurance!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, we know that this might come across sounding a little like \u201cI told you so!\u201d but if you <em>haven\u2019t<\/em> been picked out for investigation by HMRC yet then please, <em>please<\/em>, <em>pretty-please<\/em> sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlaccountants.com\/services\/tax-investigation-cover\/\">Tax<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlaccountants.com\/services\/tax-investigation-cover\/\"> Investigation Cover<\/a> <em>right away!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you are completely exonerated from any wrongdoing, HMRC tax investigation can go on for <em>years<\/em>, utterly ruining a business which is not prepared for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you might recoup all court and legal fees in any ensuing victory, the victory might be a pyrrhic one due to all the strain and costs that accrued during the battle. Many companies just don\u2019t have the cash flow to cope with a particularly aggressive enquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper tax investigation cover will take care of all of the above for you \u2014 everything from accounting fees to legal fees and, depending on the insurance you select, sometimes even actual legal representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The crux, however, is to be covered <em>before<\/em> receiving a letter from HMRC informing you of the fact that you are under investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are indeed covered, your accountants and\/or legal representatives will advise you on what you need to give them so they can take the matter up directly with HMRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_three_types_of_investigations\"><\/span>The three types of investigations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An HMRC tax investigation falls into one of three categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Random_Check\"><\/span>1. Random Check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These can occur at any point. There is neither rhyme nor reason to them. A random check is exactly what it sounds like \u2014 no trigger required to fire the gun. It goes off by itself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Aspect_Inquiry\"><\/span>2. Aspect Inquiry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If only one particular aspect of your business and taxes has triggered an alert, then HMRC might investigate this specifically. For example, they might look into your compliance with VAT, a recent Company Tax Return, PAYE, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Full_enquiry\"><\/span>3. Full enquiry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as \u201cthe doozie\u201d (we just made that up), a Full Enquiry is the dreadnought of HMRC\u2019s investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are selected out for a full enquiry, the <em>first and foremost<\/em> thing to do is: <strong>Don\u2019t panic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second thing is to call your accountant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have an account, hire one immediately!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have gone it alone with HMRC up to now. But if you are under investigation, it is highly recommended that you work with a pro to assist you through the upcoming rigours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_next\"><\/span>What happens next?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your accounts will be audited thoroughly by HMRC. If you have had a competent accountant working on your accounts, this might be faster than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be questioned (dare we say, <em>interrogated<\/em>?) thoroughly about your accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s be blunt: It\u2019s not pleasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you\u2019re calm, courteous and have nothing to hide, it will soon pass. Being cooperative is the only way to guarantee a speedy-as-possible resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_avoid_an_investigation\"><\/span>How to avoid an investigation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ah, yes, the billion-pound question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not possible to <em>entirely<\/em> guarantee avoiding an investigation, but it is indeed possible to minimise the risks of one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First and foremost, you must absolutely make sure that your tax returns are always <em>100 per cent<\/em> correct. Regular errors or corrections on the returns are a sure signal to HMRC that something might not be entirely legit with your books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your returns are often late, that might also trigger HMRC to look deeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did we mention that having an accountant can prevent many of these errors? Yes, we did. (Because it\u2019s true\u2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_when_youre_investigated\"><\/span>What to do when you\u2019re investigated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After calling your accountant, reconcile your bank accounts. Make sure that your accounting software is up to date with your banking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure that all your filing is up to date and that you have copies of all the invoices you sent out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, ensure you have copies (or originals) of all receipts for business expenditures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, wait for feedback from HMRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_end_result\"><\/span>The end result<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the audit and findings, your tax investigation will either end or be escalated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, think on the bright side, it could also happen that HMRC discovers that you paid <em>too much<\/em> tax! In that case, you\u2019ll get a rebate. (It\u2019s a pity you can\u2019t get more than that for your stress\u2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, HMRC discovers that you actually owed more tax but that no willful wrongdoing was involved. Count your blessings, in that case. It happens to the best of us. Our advice is to cough up and shut up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The third result is the one no one wants: Deliberate wrongdoing. That one goes to court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your best way through that is to hire a top-notch lawyer and accountant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unfortunately, tax investigations by HMRC are far more common than people might expect. In 2010, HMRC installed a new AI and data-mining tool called Connect, which was designed specifically to combat tax evasion and fraud. 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