Code of Practice 8 Investigation Support
Specialist support for complex HMRC COP8 investigations.
A Code of Practice 8 investigation can involve technically complex tax arrangements and significant amounts of tax.
TaxResolve helps clients understand HMRC's concerns, establish the underlying facts and tax analysis, assemble relevant evidence and respond to the investigation in a structured way.
Our work may include
- Reviewing HMRC's opening position
- Analysing relevant transactions and structures
- Reviewing tax advice and supporting documentation
- Reconstructing the factual history
- Preparing tax calculations
- Responding to information requests
- Preparing technical representations
- Assisting with settlement discussions
- Coordinating with legal advisers and other specialists
How TaxResolve works
1. Uncertainty
Review
We review the HMRC correspondence and the background to your case.
2. Control
Establish the position
We identify the relevant facts, tax issues, records, potential exposure and areas requiring further investigation.
3. Strategy
Set the strategy
We agree a clear approach to correspondence, disclosure, evidence and engagement with HMRC.
4. Representation
Represent
Where appointed to do so, we manage the tax and accounting aspects of the enquiry and communicate with HMRC.
5. Resolution
Resolve
We work toward an appropriate conclusion and help address any underlying tax or accounting issues identified during the case.
Already have an accountant?
That is not a problem.
TaxResolve can handle the HMRC investigation while your existing accountant continues dealing with your normal accounts and tax affairs. Your accountant can work with us directly, or you can contact us yourself.
We work alongside existing advisers.
Received a COP8 letter?
Get specialist input before deciding how to respond.