Start with the HMRC letter
We review the exact request, deadlines, tax years, information needed, and the risk level before recommending the response strategy.
HMRC tax enquiry support
HMRC tax enquiry support
Calm, professional support if HMRC has opened a compliance check, requested records, queried a tax return, or written about unpaid or incorrect tax.
ReviewAccountant-led
ScopeIndividual and company
SupportHMRC-facing matters
StylePrivate-client service
Premium service standard
Tax Enquiry handled with structure, discretion, and clear advice
An HMRC enquiry needs a careful response, not a rushed reply. We help clients understand what HMRC is asking for, what the deadlines mean, which records should be gathered, and how to present the position clearly before correspondence is sent.
Support for individuals and companies
The service can cover Self Assessment, sole trader records, landlord income, Corporation Tax questions, VAT issues, PAYE, CIS, and director matters.
Professional correspondence support
Where appropriate, we help prepare clear explanations, organise records, and support a measured response to HMRC.
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Tax Enquiry FAQs
What should I do if I receive an HMRC tax enquiry letter?
Do not ignore the letter or send a rushed reply. Check the deadline, keep every page, gather the requested records, and arrange a professional review before responding to HMRC.
Can an accountant help with an HMRC compliance check?
Yes. HMRC compliance check support can include reviewing the letter, identifying the tax years involved, checking records, preparing explanations, and helping with a measured response.
Can you help with a Self Assessment tax enquiry?
Yes. Self Assessment enquiry help can cover income records, expenses, rental income, capital gains, payments, penalties, and correspondence with HMRC.
Can you help with a limited company HMRC enquiry?
Yes. Limited company enquiry support can cover Corporation Tax, CT600 questions, company accounts, VAT, PAYE, CIS, director loan accounts, and business records.
What records does HMRC usually ask for in a tax enquiry?
HMRC may ask for bank statements, invoices, receipts, contracts, bookkeeping records, VAT returns, payroll records, CIS statements, rental statements, company accounts, and explanations for figures submitted.
Can you help with VAT compliance check letters?
Yes. VAT compliance check support can include reviewing VAT returns, invoices, bank records, bookkeeping reports, unusual transactions, and the response needed by HMRC.
Can you help with PAYE or CIS compliance checks?
Yes. PAYE and CIS checks can involve payroll records, subcontractor statements, deduction evidence, employment status questions, reimbursements, and HMRC correspondence.
Can you help appeal HMRC penalties?
Penalty appeal support can include reviewing the notice, dates, facts, reasonable excuse evidence, filing history, payment history, and whether an appeal is realistic.
How much does HMRC tax enquiry support cost?
Fees depend on the type of enquiry, deadlines, records requested, number of tax years, level of risk, correspondence needed, and whether HMRC has already raised penalties or assessments.
Can HMRC enquiry support be handled online?
Many enquiry reviews can begin online by sharing the HMRC letter, tax returns, records, and a clear summary of what has happened so far.
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