HMRC Investigations and Enquiries
CTM advises individuals and businesses facing HMRC investigations and enquiries, including VAT and direct tax matters. We act in serious and high-risk cases where HMRC scrutiny may lead to assessments, penalties, disclosures or Tribunal proceedings.
HMRC investigations require careful handling from the outset. Early correspondence and strategic decisions often determine the direction and outcome of the enquiry.
Our Work Includes
- HMRC VAT and direct tax investigations
- enquiries under Schedule 36
- extended or multi-year investigations
- challenges to HMRC information requests
- coordination of investigation strategy with advisers
Approach
We advise strategically on:
- scope and limits of HMRC enquiries
- evidence and documentation
- engagement with HMRC officers and solicitors
- managing exposure to assessments and penalties
- preparation for settlement or litigation
Where investigations escalate, we continue to advise through appeal and Tribunal.