Are you being investigated by the HMRC Fraud Investigation Service?
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HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) teams comprise top investigators tasked with handling the most serious or high-value cases.
These teams conduct investigations under Code of Practice 8 (suspected tax avoidance) and Code of Practice 9 (suspected serious tax fraud or tax evasion), as well as complex offshore cases.
Description
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Tax investigations often appear to be conducted by a different HMRC office, with the Fraud Investigation Service team working behind the scenes. This occurs, for example, when HMRC gathers evidence on a taxpayer’s affairs before commencing a Code of Practice 9 investigation.
Additionally, these teams collaborate with the Criminal Prosecutions team to determine which cases will be investigated under Code of Practice 8 or Code of Practice 9 and which will be pursued as Criminal Tax Investigations with the aim of securing a criminal prosecution.
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How We Can Help
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Cases handled by HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service teams are among the most serious. Proper representation is essential if you are subject to an investigation by one of these teams.
Our Team of experts specialise in tax investigations and is experienced in dealing with investigations conducted by HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service teams. We maintain regular contact with all FIS teams and their operational leaders.
We will advocate for your interests to minimise the impact of the investigation, including tax costs, associated penalties, and professional fees. Additionally, we strive to shield you from the stresses involved in being the subject of a thorough investigation by HMRC’s top investigators.
Our specialist Tax team will negotiate any additional tax liabilities and present arguments to minimize your tax liability and penalty charges.
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We are tax specialists who exclusively handle tax investigations. Many general tax advisers refer specialist cases like this to our team, knowing that we manage these types of investigations daily. We maintain regular contact with tax inspectors within HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service teams, enabling us to provide you with the highest level of professional representation.
If HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service has initiated an enquiry into you or your business, please contact us for a free, confidential, and no-obligation discussion. We are pleased to offer an initial meeting free of charge to prospective clients.