Tax Enquiry

Tax Question

What is a tax enquiry?

Tax Answer

Tax enquiries can vary from case-to-case. The series of steps to avoid a tax investigation depends on the type of tax enquiry. Your tax enquiry may include:

  • Corporation tax enquiry and income tax enquiries
  • PAYE/NIC compliance checks
  • IR35 Enquiries/Employment Status/CIS enquiries and disputes
  • VAT compliance checks
  • Enquiries under Section 60 or 61 of the VAT Act 1994
  • Business record checks, inspections and interventions under HMRC’s Information & Inspection Powers at Schedule 36 FA 2008
  • Inheritance tax / Probate return enquiries
  • Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Land Tax enquiries
  • National Minimum Wage / National Living Wage enquiries
  • Child tax credit enquiries
  • Student loan enquiries
  • Gift aid enquiries
  • Companies House confirmation statement enquiries
  • Tax enquiries into Scottish taxes
  • Auto enrolment return enquiries
  • Code of Practice 8 investigations

For more information on tax enquiries or for more information regarding Tax Services please contact the Vantage team today.

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