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An HMRC dawn raid is an unannounced search of premises by HMRC and is one of the most effective weapons in HMRC’s arsenal when conducting a criminal investigation. It is called a ‘dawn’ raid because they usually commence early in the morning.
Dawn raids take place when HMRC suspects serious tax evasion and there is a likelihood that evidence could be destroyed if HMRC make a planned visit or request the information in correspondence. In response to a freedom of information request made by RPC HMRC advised that in the last five years (2017-2022) it has carried out a total of 4 314 property searches.
The stressful nature of a raid along with the complexity of the process can lead to businesses making costly mistakes during a raid which can have serious ramifications in terms of the business successfully defending its position in any...
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