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What to do when HMRC knocks…

31 March 2020 / Mala Kapacee
Categories: Comment & Analysis

Working from home? Mala Kapacee stresses the importance of not overlooking deadlines or correspondence. 

I am speaking figuratively of course. Now that we are all in effect on lockdown HMRC shouldn’t be coming near you in person for a while but what to do when you receive a notice of enquiry or investigation or an assessment?

As we adapt to the coronavirus many things are changing not least our working practices. Lots of us are working remotely in an attempt to limit contact with others and as a result post arriving at the office will remain unopened for a while. In the run up to the end of the financial year this can be problematic for business owners and accountants particularly considering that HMRC have also adapted their working practices. Although many HMRC officers are working remotely I understand that some functions are carried out separately and will continue almost as normal. This includes...

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