Self Assessment
Undeclared income, crypto gains, property rental, discovery assessments, late filing penalties.
HMRC Tax Investigation Support — Manchester & UK-Wide
Professional help with HMRC enquiries, compliance checks and tax investigations. We handle evidence, computations and correspondence for Self Assessment, VAT, PAYE/CIS and company taxes — aiming for the right outcome with minimal disruption.
AML-supervised (MIAB #500129234)
ICO Reg: ZB955924
Xero Advisor & HMRC Representation
HMRC representation — what’s included
End-to-end support for enquiries, checks & investigations
- Review of HMRC letter, deadlines and requested information
- Evidence gathering: bank statements, invoices, payroll/VAT records
- Reconciliations & computations (SA, VAT, PAYE/CIS, CT600)
- Drafting responses and dealing with HMRC caseworkers
- Penalty mitigation (careless vs deliberate), reasonable excuse arguments
- Time To Pay requests and payment scheduling
- Consideration of ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) where suitable
- Post-case actions: corrections, amended returns and process improvements
Common HMRC cases we handle
VAT
Input VAT evidence, Flat-Rate/Cash scheme checks, PVA, e-commerce mapping, error corrections (VAT652).
PAYE & CIS
RTI discrepancies, benefits in kind (P11D), CIS deductions/suffered, director payroll issues.
Our approach — clear, documented and proportionate
Evidence first
We reconcile figures to source documents and prepare schedules HMRC can follow.
Professional correspondence
Concise letters that address each point, reduce noise and keep the case on track.
Outcome-focused
Agreeing facts early, minimising penalties and setting up future compliance.
How we onboard you (fast)
Letter review
We confirm deadlines, scope and immediate actions.
We confirm deadlines, scope and immediate actions.
Gather & analyse
Collect records, run reconciliations and quantify exposure.
Collect records, run reconciliations and quantify exposure.
Respond
Draft reply, submit schedules and handle HMRC queries.
Draft reply, submit schedules and handle HMRC queries.
Resolve
Agree position, set Time To Pay if needed, and close the case.
Agree position, set Time To Pay if needed, and close the case.
Short deadline? We prioritise urgent cases and can notify HMRC while we assemble evidence.
HMRC investigation FAQs
What’s the difference between a compliance check and an investigation?
A compliance check is a review of specific returns or records. An investigation is broader and may look at several taxes/years. We’ll confirm the scope from the HMRC letter.
How long do I have to respond?
Most letters allow ~30 days. If you need more time to gather records, we can contact HMRC to agree an extension.
Will I get penalties?
Penalties depend on behaviour (careless, deliberate), quality of disclosure and cooperation. We’ll aim to mitigate and, where appropriate, argue reasonable excuse or suspend penalties.
Can you represent me for meetings or calls?
Yes. We handle correspondence, calls and meetings with HMRC caseworkers and keep you updated in plain English.
What if I disagree with HMRC?
We can request a statutory review, consider ADR, or pursue an appeal where justified. Our goal is a fair, evidence-based outcome.
Need help with an HMRC letter?
Send it to us today — we’ll outline next steps, gather the right evidence and respond on time.