Tax Compliance

Expert support for HMRC queries and enquiries

Dealing with a letter or any kind of communication from HMRC can be stressful and complex and may lead to significant stress and time commitment from you. Potentially, if this involves a query or a more detailed enquiry, there could also be unexpected tax liabilities.

So, let’s get it sorted out for you…

At aventae, we offer expert support, stepping in to handle all communications with HMRC on your behalf, wherever you are in the UK.

We provide you with pro-active and informed guidance, while drawing on our technical knowledge to manage the tax position with HMRC. We aim to protect your interests and minimise tax exposure.

Understanding HMRC enquiries and checks

There are a numerous reasons HMRC may contact you about your tax matters. Their contact can take the form of either a query or a more formal enquiry and it’s important to know the difference.

HMRC queries and checks

An HMRC query is often an informal, specific, or minor question that check for errors – for instance, clarifying a single figure on your tax return that can be resolved quickly.

Generally, if you filed your tax return on time and made no changes to it, HMRC have 12 months from the date you filed the return in which to make amendments to any errors they see or to open a query.

If a query is not answered satisfactorily, it can escalate into a formal enquiry.

HMRC enquiries

An enquiry is a more formal, statutory process under tax law that may question the accuracy of your tax return, and this may consist of a full review or a targeted aspect enquiry

One of the first things we do for you is to check whether HMRC have raised their query within the statutory time limits.

We then analyse HMRC's request for information against the accurate information and formulate a response that offers relevant explanation and technical reference to reach a swift conclusion.

What else we can do when HMRC contacts you

If you have received a letter from HMRC asking for more information, we will draw on our experience to support you. In fact, this could be just the start of a happy relationship, as we continue to look after numerous clients who have joined us after we have worked with them on any query from HMRC.

Our support for your HMRC enquiry includes:

Initial review and challenge

We review the communication from HMRC and whether this falls within the statutory time limits for query and within HMRC’s powers.

Technical analysis and response

We review your information and use our technical expertise and knowledge of the tax legislation and HMRC guidance manuals to navigate a pro-active response to HMRC on your behalf.

Minimising liability

Our aim is to minimise any tax liabilities within the realms of the tax rules and minimise any penalties where applicable.

Handling disclosure of information

In other cases, if you believe that your tax returns have been filed with incomplete or incorrect information, for any reason, we can advise you on the appropriate disclosure to HMRC.

Liaison and management

Let us handle all correspondence and communications and take the burden and stress away from you.

Ready for support with your HMRC communications?

You don't have to face an HMRC query alone. Our guidance ensures your tax position is handled professionally, efficiently, and with technical expertise.

If you have received a letter or email, or if a potential enquiry is concerning you, please get in touch.

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