Investigation Services

Are you under investigation?  Eaves and Co. can help by giving advice on HMRC powers and procedures; penalties and compliance.  Let us help you on proper disclosure and negotiating a settlement.

Tax Investigations and Enquiries

We have extensive experience in dealing with Tax Investigations and Enquiries.  We act both through the existing accountants, where desired, or directly on behalf of clients.  In performing this work we bring to bear experience in dealing with private clients and also through our team experience in previous jobs, in undertaking investigations for the Tax Authorities.  Our experience covers a wide range of investigations into both business and individuals, including those involving potential allegations of serious fraud and Proceeds of Crime Act implications.

More commonly, HMRC will adopt a civil settlement approach, where our experience in preparing relevant disclosure reports and negotiating settlements can help the client settle the problem areas in as efficient and cost effective manner as possible.

Serious investigations can be traumatic for clients, exerting significant pressure on both business and family life.  Having experienced advisors is an essential part of the objective of reaching a satisfactory settlement with as little drama as possible.

Technical Enquiries cover another aspect of possible dispute with HMRC.  They give the ideal opportunity to deal with potentially grey areas in the legislation, to ensure the client is looked after.

New Disclosure Opportunity plus Lichtenstein/UK Memorandum of Understanding

The world is getting smaller and modern money laundering regulations mean it is difficult to use hidden money.  Further, more and more light is being cast on previously popular hiding places.

Currently, there are special schemes available to allow money hidden from the Tax Authorities in the past to be “cleaned up”, with streamlined procedures and reduced penalties.  Prompt action now could save much more serious consequences later.  We have experience in helping clients choose the most appropriate route for disclosure and guidance in dealing with HMRC on their behalf – providing comfort, support and the smoothest possible outcome.