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The problem HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is giving individuals and businesses a harder time by:
The problem HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is giving individuals and businesses a harder time by: Carrying out more tax enquiries and compliance checks Selecting taxpayers for investigation at random or for no good reason Using wider powers to visit homes and businesses
Charging extra tax, interest and penalties
Allowing less time to pay any tax due
Anyone who pays tax can suffer an enquiry or compliance check by HMRC. If this happens to you: You will have to prove that HMRC’s suspicions are unfounded HMRC’s detailed and intrusive questions will take time to answer A lot of work will have to be done to respond to the questions asked The enquiries can drag on for months and sometimes years Professional fees of hundreds or thousands of pounds may become due as a result
The solution To protect against such unexpected costs, we have a Tax Fee Protection Insurance scheme. In the event of an HMRC enquiry or inspection, this ensures that: You will receive the best possible defence You will not be charged for most professional costs incurred in your defence You will not have to concede to HMRC’s demands because of financial pressures By taking out the cover, you will have the comfort of knowing that we can fully defend you at no extra cost if you fall under HMRC’s spotlight. Please note that any clients not taking advantage of the insurance will be charged for any additional costs arising.
Other benefits of the cover As an additional benefit, complimentary expert telephone advice can be obtained on:
Employment law
Health & safety matters
General legal issues
The advice can be very valuable, particularly to many business clients, and is available to all clients covered by the scheme who need it
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is giving individuals and