Supporting You During An HMRC Tax Investigation
At Dixcart UK, we have crafted our tax investigation service to alleviate the stress of possible HMRC investigations of you and your business. We act as your point of contact with HMRC, bring clarity to complex matters and working closely with you to resolve issues efficiently, discreetly and cost‑effectively.
How we can help
Act as an intermediary between you and HMRC, handling all communication on your behalf. We review your case in detail to understand the background and identify any issues that need to be disclosed.
Advise on the best approach to making a full disclosure to minimise further enquiries, calculate any underpaid tax taking into account all applicable reliefs and allowances, and provide guidance on the likely penalty position, considering mitigating factors to help keep penalties as low as possible.
Liaise with relevant third parties to obtain the information needed for your disclosure, ensuring HMRC’s requests remain appropriate and within their remit.
What is a Tax Investigation?
A tax investigation is when HMRC reviews your financial affairs to ensure the correct amount of tax has been paid. While some investigations are triggered at random, others arise from red flags like unusual financial activity, undeclared income, or erratic spending patterns—whether personal or business-related.
HMRC has wide-ranging powers. They can request documents, inspect assets, visit your premises without notice, and review your tax history going back up to six years. These enquiries can be highly disruptive, often dragging on for months, or in some cases, even over a year, leading to significant costs and considerable stress.
Tax Investigations Are on the Rise – Could you be Affected?
Anyone who files a tax return is potentially at risk. HMRC’s advanced ‘Connect’ software continuously scans financial data to identify even the smallest discrepancies. In fact, 83% of tax investigations are now triggered by this powerful system.
Don’t Face It Alone — Our Protection Service
It is vital to be led by specialist advice and guidance when dealing with HMRC. As your dedicated accountants, we are here to help you manage any tax enquiries you might receive—from interpreting HMRC’s complex questions to managing all correspondence and helping you submit the required documents. Our goal is to reduce disruption and protect both your finances and peace of mind.
When you subscribe to our Tax Investigation Fee Protection Service, our fees will be covered if HMRC opens an investigation into your affairs. By choosing our service, you will continue to work with someone you know and trust and someone who understands your business, rather than being referred to an unfamiliar accountant who may be appointed if you subscribe to an alternative scheme.
Cover for all…
For limited companies and partnerships, our Tax Investigation Fee Protection Service includes comprehensive cover for all relevant individuals. When your business subscribes, representation is also provided for directors, partners, their spouses, and company secretaries, provided we act for those individuals personally, in the event of an investigation into their personal tax matters.
Please note, the cost of supporting you throughout an investigation is not covered in our usual accountancy fees.
