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Myths and legends

14 October 2008 / Ben Chaplin
Issue: 4180 / Categories: Comment & Analysis , Tax investigations
BEN CHAPLIN slays some of the myths and highlights the reality of tax investigations.

KEY POINTS

  • Why and when has the taxpayer been selected for an enquiry?
  • Must the taxpayer attend an interview?
  • The investigation of private records.
  • Using the complaints procedure.
  • Is a lack of documentary evidence conclusive?

The rush is on to finalise tax returns and get them submitted before the 31 January deadline. But what happens if your client's return is selected for scrutiny by HMRC? With the current economic climate that we are in many businesses are worried about the threat of a tax investigation the cost of which could put real financial strain on their business.

Add to this the numerous misconceptions that people have regarding tax investigations and the whole issue becomes a daunting prospect. With the plethora of myths flying around regarding tax investigations it is important...

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