Tax and Business

How to make a complaint and get compensationUltimately, the Adjudicator's Office handles all complaints about the Taxman. However, the adjudicator will only examine a complaint if the right people in HMRC have seen it first. If you feel you have been ... Read more

What if HMRC wants to see you?There is no statutory obligation to attend an interview and some advisors advocate non-attendance. However, if you decide to attend an interview, how should you react to HMRC's questions?... Read more

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How to chase a repaymentMost tax districts deal with taxpayers in strict alphabetical order. So if your surname begins with "T" you'll have quite a wait for any repayment due to you. How can you speed up the process?... Read more

How to get an enquiry closed downIf you believe you've given the Taxman all the information he's requested, you may ask him to close the enquiry. If he refuses, it might be because he's on a fishing expedition or does not have the courage to close down ... Read more

Do you have to sign the record of what was said?If you do attend an interview, HMRC will make notes and use the answers against you if it can. It may ask you to sign them as a true record of the meeting. Should you?... Read more

Dealing with a notice of enquiry letterAn enquiry is an examination of a self-assessment return to check that it is correct and complete. Your involvement in an enquiry usually begins when you receive a letter asking you to send further information. ... Read more

Reviewing your tax return before filingBefore filing your tax return, it's a good idea to carry out health checks on it with a view to reducing the chances of being selected for an enquiry. ... Read more

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  Employee equipment allowanceWhere your employees use equipment for work which they personally own or rent, you can reimburse them the business element of their costs tax and NI free. Quantifying the amount you can pay without having to apply PAYE... Read more