Tax Investigation Services
Receiving a letter from HMRC can be worrying, whether it’s a routine compliance check or a formal tax investigation. Having experienced advisers by your side can make the process significantly less stressful, helping you respond accurately, protect your position and achieve the best possible outcome.
MWA Accounting supports businesses and individuals across the UK with HMRC tax investigations, compliance checks and enquiries. We provide practical advice, deal directly with HMRC on your behalf and guide you through every stage of the process, helping to minimise disruption while ensuring your interests are represented professionally.
Our tax investigation services are designed to provide reassurance and expert support when you need it most. We regularly assist limited companies, owner-managed businesses, property investors, ecommerce businesses, influencers, landlords and individuals facing enquiries relating to corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, CIS and Self Assessment.
Clients work with a dedicated accountant supported by experienced tax professionals and partner oversight where required. Where highly specialist tax expertise is needed, we can also work alongside trusted tax specialists to ensure clients receive the most appropriate technical advice.
Whether you receive a routine HMRC enquiry, a request for additional information or a full tax investigation, we provide clear, straightforward advice in plain English and manage communications with HMRC on your behalf wherever possible.
Beyond Tax Investigation Support…
A tax investigation often highlights opportunities to strengthen financial systems, improve record keeping and reduce future compliance risks.
At MWA Accounting, many clients also work with us on wider tax planning, accounting and strategic advisory services to help minimise the likelihood of future HMRC enquiries.
Corporate Tax
- Corporation tax planning and compliance
- Tax-efficient support for limited companies
- Proactive advice for growing businesses
Research and Development
- R&D tax relief claim support
- Advice for innovative businesses
- Maximise eligible tax relief opportunities
VAT
- VAT returns and compliance support
- Advice on VAT schemes and planning
- Support for growing UK businesses
Personal Tax
- Personal tax planning and advice
- Self assessment tax return support
- Tax-efficient strategies for individuals
International VAT for E-commerce
- International VAT support for e-commerce
- Amazon, Shopify and online sellers
- Cross-border VAT compliance guidance
Forecasting
- Tax forecasting and financial planning
- Improve cash flow visibility and budgeting
- Better forecasting for business decision-making
Who we work with
Ecommerce
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Hospitality
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Property Investment & Development
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Manufacturing
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Case Studies
MWA assists £5m turnover business with strategic financial services
"MWA helped a £5m turnover digital download & print-on-demand e-commerce business identify their tax requirements and register for VAT in multiple regions worldwide including across Europe, USA, Australia and Canada, so ensuring global tax compliance and maintaining their ability to trade profitably worldwide. They continue to work with us for all of their accounting compliance needs and day to day bookkeeping alongside using our strategic financial services to support the growth and profitability of their e-commerce business."
MWA resolves HMRC VAT Inspection for ecommerce business
“MWA guided a high turnover e-commerce Ebay seller through a HMRC VAT inspection, which had threatened trading. We identified errors made by their previous advisors and were able to demonstrate this to HMRC who were then able to close the investigation with minimum consequences. Reducing financial penalties to the client by xxxxx%. This is a great example of how curcial it is to use a specialist e-commerce accountant for your VAT and global tax compliance.”
What’s Included in Our Tax Investigation Services
Our tax investigation services can include:
- Full support during HMRC tax investigations and enquiries
- Representation during HMRC compliance checks
- Corporation Tax enquiry support
- Self Assessment enquiry support
- VAT investigation support
- PAYE and CIS enquiry support
- Direct communication with HMRC on your behalf
- Assistance gathering records and supporting documentation
- Preparation of responses to HMRC information requests
- Management of investigation deadlines
- Advice on historical tax issues and undeclared income
- Guidance on reducing penalties where appropriate
- Support with aspect enquiries and full enquiries
- Business Records Check support
- Loss investigation support
- Proactive tax risk reviews
- Tax investigation protection through our TaxSure policy
- Ongoing tax and accounting support
We tailor our support to the circumstances of each enquiry, whether it involves a straightforward compliance check, a technical tax dispute or a more complex HMRC investigation requiring strategic advice and ongoing representation.
HMRC Tax Investigation Support
HMRC investigations can arise for many reasons. Some are selected at random, while others result from discrepancies in tax returns, industry risk profiling or information received by HMRC. Whatever the reason, responding promptly and professionally is essential.
We support clients throughout the investigation process, from reviewing HMRC correspondence and preparing responses through to representing clients during enquiries and helping resolve matters as efficiently as possible. Our aim is always to reduce stress, protect our clients’ interests and achieve a practical commercial outcome.
We also help businesses identify potential risks before HMRC does through proactive reviews of tax records and compliance procedures. For clients covered by our TaxSure protection policy, professional fees associated with HMRC investigations are covered in accordance with the policy terms, providing priority support and greater peace of mind should an enquiry arise.
By taking a proactive approach to tax compliance throughout the year, businesses and individuals can reduce the likelihood of HMRC enquiries, strengthen their financial records and feel confident that experienced support is available whenever it is needed.
FAQs
A tax investigation is an enquiry by HMRC into your tax affairs. It may involve reviewing a specific aspect of a tax return, requesting additional information or carrying out a more detailed examination of your financial records to ensure the correct amount of tax has been declared.
HMRC enquiries can arise for many reasons. Some investigations are selected at random, while others are triggered by inconsistencies in tax returns, risk profiling, third-party information or specific areas of concern. Receiving a letter from HMRC does not necessarily mean you have done anything wrong.
Yes. We can correspond directly with HMRC, manage enquiries, prepare responses and represent you throughout the investigation, helping reduce the stress and administrative burden of dealing with HMRC yourself.
We assist with Corporation Tax, Self Assessment, VAT, PAYE and CIS enquiries, as well as HMRC compliance checks, Business Records Checks, aspect enquiries, full enquiries and investigations into tax losses and other technical matters.
Contact us as soon as possible. Responding promptly is important, but it’s equally important to understand exactly what HMRC is asking before providing information. We can review the correspondence, advise on the next steps and help prepare an appropriate response.
Yes. If errors or omissions have occurred, we can advise on the best way to address them, communicate with HMRC where appropriate and help minimise penalties wherever possible.
TaxSure is our tax investigation protection service, designed to cover the professional costs of dealing with qualifying HMRC enquiries and investigations. It also provides clients with priority support when an enquiry arises, giving reassurance that expert help is available without unexpected professional fees.
While no accountant can guarantee HMRC will never make an enquiry, proactive tax planning, accurate record keeping and regular compliance reviews can significantly reduce the risk of problems. We work with clients throughout the year to strengthen their tax compliance and identify potential issues before they become larger concerns.
Businesses and individuals choose MWA Accounting because we provide calm, commercially focused support throughout the investigation process. We combine technical tax expertise with practical advice, clear communication and direct representation, helping clients navigate HMRC enquiries with confidence while working towards the best possible outcome.
"extremely friendly, approachable, and give clear advice. The team are highly efficient and go the extra mile for me and those that work with me. Whenever I have a query Richard is always on the end of the line to assist. I would highly recommend MWA to any other company looking for a reliable accountancy practice..."
Alex, Managing Director, UK Expert Medical
"...inputs and response times are fantastic ... advice has been timely, professional and commercial both in dealings with us and other professional advisers... it’s unusual to find an accountant in practice who speaks in plain English and is so commercially-minded, which is exactly what we have in MWA.”
Andy Scott, Chairman, REL Capital
"...great service from MWA Accounting every time, really pleased we switched across to them and they've really helped us out as a company over the last couple of years, always offering great advice, would certainly recommend."
Josh Ainsley, Managing Director, Ainsley Signs
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