Joseph Lawrence

Tax Investigations by HM Revenue and Customs are on the increase. Investigations are seen by the government as the best way of policing the tax system. Unfortunately, for the taxpayer investigations are often time consuming and expensive to deal with.

The number of people and businesses being investigated by the various tax authorities has increased significantly and this is likely to continue.

Any individual who completes a Tax Return could find themselves under investigation. However, most investigations concern businesses.

Professionally Qualified

Joseph Lawrence can assist both companies and individuals in dealing with a tax investigation. We will ensure that we fully understand the complexities of your investigation and in doing so we will ensure that the process of an investigation does not become an ordeal.

We are professionally qualified and can deal with full investigations, aspect enquiries and PAYE & VAT disputes.
During an investigation we will manage the investigation and lessen the burden on your time; liaise with HM Revenue and Customs to meet deadlines and negotiate solutions; keep you informed as to the progress of the investigation; allowing you to concentrate on your business matters.

Joseph Lawrence was recently invited to act for an individual who was under investigation. HM Revenue and Customs was seeking to collect unpaid taxes of £400,000 on undeclared earnings spanning a period of fifteen years. The individual commissioned us to negotiate and liaise with HM Revenue and Customs with a view to reducing the assessment. The case was settled with an offer for tax, interest and penalties totaling less than £165,000 with the whole process from appointment to conclusion taking less than eight months.