Tax return enquiries
We review HMRC’s questions, check the supporting records and help prepare responses. Managing correspondence is included where agreed.
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Received a letter from HMRC? Get help with your next step.
You need to understand what HMRC is asking, what the deadline means and how to respond. We review the correspondence and agree the support your case needs.
Discuss your HMRC letterFree 30-minute initial call. Detailed work quoted separately.
Is this the help you need?
For individuals and businesses facing a tax check, information request, disputed assessment or COP8/COP9 correspondence.
How we can help
COP8 enquiries
We assess the issues in complex tax arrangements and establish what advice and representation are needed, including specialist input where appropriate.
COP9 & disclosures
We help you understand the Contractual Disclosure Facility and the urgent decisions it involves. Complex cases may require separately agreed specialist representation.
Disputes & penalties
We review the basis of assessments and penalties, explain available response or appeal routes and support representations within the engagement.
A clear scope before work starts
01 / Explain the situation
Tell us what you need to resolve, your timetable and any deadline. We establish whether we can help.
02 / Agree the service
We set out the work, fees and records needed. You decide whether to proceed before we begin.
03 / Review the next step
We carry out the agreed work and explain the findings, submissions or actions that need your approval.
Questions you may have
Should I respond before speaking to you?
Do not ignore the letter. Note the deadline and seek advice promptly. We can review the request and help you decide how to respond; HMRC may still need information directly from you.
What is urgent about a COP9 letter?
A Contractual Disclosure Facility offer has a 60-day response period from receipt. Accepting requires a valid outline disclosure as well as acceptance within that period. Contact us promptly so the offer and appropriate representation can be reviewed.
Can you guarantee that penalties or an investigation will disappear?
No. Outcomes depend on the facts and HMRC’s decisions. Penalty reductions and COP9 protections have conditions. We explain the position and agree what support we can provide.
Tell us where you need help.
Start with a short summary and any deadline. We will explain what information we need and how we can assist.
Discuss your HMRC letterPrefer to call? 020 8432 2774