tax query

antonic

These days Jimmo the only number that *should* be given is the 0845 one to an infernal call centre.

BUT I do give my direct line to people who I speak to.

jimmo wrote: »

Tigi
As you have no doubt observed, there are differences between how a taxman and an accountant approach a problem such as yours but, either way, I don’t think anybody can be completely confident that they understand what is going on in your case.
My gut feeling at the moment is that there is no place in a traditional taxman’s opening Enquiry letter for the taxman to ask for the information that you have been asked to supply.
However, despite any professional knowledge, I find it easy to believe that those questions would be entirely appropriate for a Tax Credits Enquiry.
Hence my asking whether the Enquiry is under Section 9A TMA 1970 of Section 19 TCA 2002.
Whilst that may seem like gobbledygook to you it could be terribly important so please take another look at the HMRC letter and tell us exactly what it says.
Another small detail that might just give a clue, when I sent an Enquiry letter, I always gave my direct line phone number and, underneath my signature was printed my name and on the next line “H M Inspector of Taxes”.
Did your letter contain the same details or did it only include a call centre number, no name and no actual signature?

Shoey666

chrismac1 wrote: »

Meanwhile I have several clients who I strongly suspect have been under-declaring for at least 5 years, who appear to have lifestyles beyond the means on their returns. They've not had a sniff of an enquiry of any sort.

You have made a SAR to SOCA or you may well join your clients for a spell of chokey!

chrismac1

http://www.accountingweb.co.uk/anyanswers/question/why-dont-hmrc-check-between-departments-commencing-investigation

"Client has received the dreaded investigation opening letter, with the comment from HMRC that 'we do not consider the income declared to be sufficient to meet known expenditure'.
Telephone the Inspector as I always do for a brief chat (size up the opposition) and ask him - "you do know his wife has a part time job and they also received over £6k in various tax credits etc? Embarrased silence, so Im guessing not. Dont these people review matters thoroughly before trying to turn someones life upside down?
So another inspection opened under false premise, and another inspector who will be looking to justify his existence. I know clients have a habit of sometimes omitting important info, but in this case Ive known the man since our schooldays and their combined income for year was over £35k net. They dont have any significant credit obligations so quite what the 'known expenditure' is im unsure."


Your investigation could easily be a simple blunder, so here's hoping.