Tax Advisers
The following advisers all have the relevant specialist expertise. Their profiles include their contact details, background, specific expertise and other specialisms
HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) issue their Code of Practice 8 leaflet when they suspect that a taxpayer has underpaid a significant amount of tax through complex tax arrangements or structures.
CoP 8 tax investigations have been used to challenge tax planning where the law requires that a DOTAS number be issued to the person using the planning. CoP 8 is also used to challenge other marketed tax planning schemes such as Disguised Remuneration Planning (Loans from Companies), Film Partnership Planning, Inheritance Tax Planning involving trusts, Employee Benefit Trusts and sophisticated SDLT planning.
Also at risk of Code of Practice 8 tax investigations is tax planning that involves offshore structures and/or overseas links. HMRC will often use CoP 8 when they suspect that the taxpayer has undertaken tax planning to mitigate their UK tax exposure and to take advantage of their domicile or residence position.
Bill Stevenson
COP9 & Serious Tax Investigation Specialist at reasonable fees* -As one client recently said “ To compare Bill's service to a Big 4 accounting firm
Paul Malin
Taking the stress away from a tax investigation and giving back certainty. From Disclosure through to Settlement. Resolving any exit from EBTs, Remuneration Trusts etc.
Jeremy Johnson
Solving tax problems - COP9, COP8, POCA, HMRC enquiries, disclosures and settlements. Friendly, experienced and commercial advice.
Barbara Bento
Using my technical expertise and intricate knowledge of HMRC, together with my mediation and people skills, I help my clients resolving complex tax investigations and disputes.
Anton Lane
I specialise in solving tax problems: HMRC enquiries, fraud investigations, or structuring your affairs efficiently to not attract HMRC scrutiny.
Ingrid Blau
Tax Investigation Specialist COP 8 & 9, Compliance checks, WDF, Voluntary disclosures, CJRS issues. Offshore matters including IHT & trusts and Crypto currency.
Rebecca Busfield CTA, MA Oxon
Chartered Tax Adviser with Big Four background, specialising in HMRC investigations for nearly 20 years including COP9/CDF, COP8, WDF, RTC, compliance checks & disclosures.
Nick Davies
Highly experienced professional dealing with HMRC disputes of all types across the whole of the UK. Over 40 years in the sector to include leadership positions in large firms.
Doug Sinclair
A former HMRC Inspector with over 30 years experience in the tax investigation arena. Specialist in COP9 and Tribunal work.
Charles Tateson
A fully qualified ex-HMRC Senior Tax Professional, having worked on the most serious & complex tax issues from both sides, I am uniquely placed to assist in these matters.
Tax Accountants
The following tax accountants are all willing to assist with simpler questions on this topic and to help you complete tax returns. Their profiles include contact details and other key information.
