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Tax Disputes

Whatever kind of tax problems or investigations you may be facing, we are the experts you need on your side.

As tax investigation specialists in London, we have a breadth of experience in representing clients facing tax investigations.

We have the experience and connections to bring together a team of expert tax investigation specialists including barristers, chartered tax advisers and accountants to deliver a cohesive, considered and effective approach to advising and representing clients through all stages of a tax dispute.

Who do we represent?

  • entrepreneurs
  • owner-managed businesses on sensitive or difficult tax disputes
  • high net worth individuals facing inquiries and criminal investigations.

Dealing with tax affairs can be daunting enough at the best of times, but dealing with a tax investigation or compliance checks by HMRC can cause a great deal of anxiety whether you’re a sole trader, an employer or a PAYE worker.

Legal advice on tax investigations and disputes

As tax investigation specialists, we deal with a wide range of tax-related legal issues and problems. Some of the matters we’ve dealt with include:

Tax investigations and compliance

  • Full tax investigations
  • PAYE investigations
  • Third-party compliance with tax investigations and penalty regimes
  • Prevention of liabilities in connection with corporate criminal tax offences and related penalty regimes

Tax disputes and legal proceedings

  • Civil and criminal tax fraud tribunal and court proceedings
  • Tax-related professional negligence and mis-selling claims
  • Tax warranty, indemnity claims and other commercial tax disputes
  • Judicial Review and other challenges to HMRC’s powers or decisions

Cross-border and strategic tax issues

  • Information exchange, treaty disputes and other cross-border issues
  • Transfer pricing disputes – we deal with HMRC inquiries and investigations and have been active in value transfer pricing disputes in recent years, including those involving Diverted Profits Tax.

Why choose us?

We don’t judge; we get the job done. We are proficient at reaching settlements with HMRC, including obtaining significant penalty reductions. In working with a specialist law firm such as Branch Austin McCormick, clients are able to forge a strong, personal relationship with an experienced lawyer.

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