To be or not to be…a body corporate
30 September 2021 marked the four-year anniversary since the implementation of the Corporate Criminal Offence legislation as per part 3 of the Criminal Finance Act 2017 (‘CFA 2017’).
Tax investigations can be extremely varied, complex and stressful. Therefore, it is imperative to have the support of advisers with an extensive and market-leading understanding of HMRC investigations, policies and procedures.
Our team advise clients who are subject to tax disputes but we can also work with clients to proactively managing their risk of such disputes via the implementation of tax strategies, policies and procedures.
Our approach
Our approach to resolving tax disputes is bespoke to each and every client. No two investigations are the same; therefore we take time to understand the client’s position before engaging with HMRC. We establish the facts, assess the situation and coordinate our resolution strategy in conjunction with the client. We actively engage with HMRC to understand the risks and concerns identified before seeking to bring the matter to settlement.
Our experience
The Mazars Tax Dispute Resolution team has a broad range of specialists with many years of HMRC dispute resolution experience. Many of the team have previously held senior roles in HMRC, either as Group Leaders of HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) or HNWI teams, FIS Investigators, HMRC Policy Teams, HMRC’s Large Business Office and HMRC’s Solicitors Office.
The team is also at the forefront of Tax Governance, including the implementation of Corporate Criminal Offence (CCO) policies and Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) reviews.
We have a national coverage of specialists all over the country to assist you but also represent clients from all over the globe who are subject to HMRC investigation.
Get in touch
If you need support with a tax investigation, please get in touch today.
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National contacts
David Lewis Director - Head of Tax Dispute Resolution (TDR)
