HMRC has extensive powers to enquire into your Self-Assessment tax returns, and to open checks outside of enquiries.
If you have had a notification from HMRC about a compliance check, and you think you could have past mistakes or undeclared income, getting professional advice as soon as possible is key to managing penalties and avoiding long-running enquiries.
Every compliance check should be handled with care and consideration, or you risk adverse financial and reputational impacts.
HMRC can assess and collect tax liabilities going back 20 years if you have made a ‘deliberate’ error, or if you have failed to notify them of a liability. Even if there was nothing deliberate, HMRC can go back 12 years if the issue in question involves an offshore matter.
Our team is made up of former senior tax investigators, specialist tax advisors and accountants, and is trusted by HMRC on consultations and policy. Our professional relationship with them is the basis of our ability to negotiate on your behalf to bring your tax disputes to a close.
Whether you think you need to make an unprompted disclosure, or you are already being chased by HMRC, our team is here to help. Book your confidential, no-obligation online consultation now, and take a step towards resolving your tax situation.
Our national team of former senior HMRC inspectors, tax advisors and accountants is fully focused on finding the best solution for you. No matter how complicated your tax affairs have become, or how difficult your situation, we are here to help. We have built strong, trusted relationships with HMRC so that we can negotiate on your behalf to resolve your dispute.
Our approach is confidential and discreet. We treat your unique situation sensitively and with appropriate expertise.
We work with you to understand the scope of HMRC’s concerns and create a comprehensive picture of the options available to you.
Our team of over 40 experts use their years of experience and technical knowledge to determine the best course of action for you.
Your information always remains confidential, and we will handle your affairs sensitively.
We specialise in property tax enquiries, resolving personal and corporate tax disputes of all sizes and complexities.
Speak to our team about your options for resolution. Your first meeting is no-obligation, always confidential and at no charge.
We can give you an assessment of your situation and a guide on how to proceed. With our experts on your team, you can know that you are in the best hands.
I reached out to BDO after being stuck in a personal tax investigation that made little progress over a number of years. The BDO team set about demonstrating to HMRC that despite limited evidence showing I was outside the UK when I said I was, that was the truth. The team used their vast knowledge of the relevant technical areas to persuade HMRC that I was indeed non-UK resident. I would describe BDO’s approach as pragmatic, honest and effective. Mr S.
There is always more than one person who understands and works on your business at BDO, without having to pay the fees for them all.
Jon has more than 30 years’ experience in resolving tax disputes and is a Chartered Tax Adviser. As a former Senior HMRC inspector, his knowledge of the complexities of tax disputes is second to none.
"An exceptional lead consultant"
Dawn specialises in personal tax disputes. She has been recognised by the Financial Times and the BBC as an expert on tax disputes in the UK.
Dawn was named the 2023 Private Client Accountant of the Year by Spears Magazine.
