COP9 Tax Investigation Accountants
Specialist tax support for Code of Practice 9 and the Contractual Disclosure Facility.
Receiving a Code of Practice 9 communication from HMRC is a serious matter.
HMRC uses COP9 in selected cases where it suspects tax fraud and may offer the individual concerned the Contractual Disclosure Facility.
The decisions made at the beginning of a COP9 case can have significant consequences.
TaxResolve provides specialist tax and forensic accounting support to establish the facts, analyse historic tax affairs, quantify potential liabilities and assist with the tax aspects of the disclosure process.
COP9 support can include
- Reviewing the HMRC correspondence
- Establishing the factual background
- Reviewing historic personal and business tax affairs
- Identifying irregularities
- Tax calculations
- Reconstructing incomplete records
- Supporting preparation of disclosures
- Liaising with HMRC where appropriately appointed
- Penalty analysis
- Working alongside specialist solicitors where legal advice is required
Do not treat a COP9 letter as routine correspondence
Before responding, make sure you understand the process and obtain advice appropriate to the seriousness of the matter.
Important: TaxResolve provides tax and accountancy advice. Where specialist legal advice or legal representation is required, we can work alongside the client's legal advisers.
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 COP9 letter?
Get specialist input before deciding how to respond.