About our Tax Investigation Service
Calm, Expert Help with HMRC
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A letter from HMRC opening a tax investigation or compliance check is unsettling, whether it's about your tax return, your company or your VAT. We'll explain what HMRC is asking, deal with them on your behalf and work towards the fairest outcome.
What's included
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Self Assessment enquiries and compliance checks
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Company tax, VAT and PAYE checks
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Letters about undeclared income, including rental income and online sales
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Voluntary disclosures
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Penalty reviews and appeals
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Payment arrangements
Why choose us?
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Chartered Certified Accountants
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Regulated by ACCA
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Over 30 years dealing with HMRC
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A named member of our team on your case
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Everything you tell us is confidential
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Based in Bury town centre
Frequently asked questions
Q1: What is an HMRC compliance check?
It's HMRC's term for checking that a return or claim is correct. It can cover one figure or your whole tax position. We'll tell you which it is and what to send.
Q2: Why has HMRC picked me?
Sometimes it's random. More often something in a return or in data HMRC holds doesn't match. We'll help you understand the likely reason.
Q3: Should I call HMRC myself?
We'd advise speaking to us first. It's easy to say something that widens the enquiry.
Q4: How long will it take?
Simple checks can close in a few weeks. Fuller enquiries can take several months. We'll keep you updated throughout.
Q5: I think I've made a mistake on past returns. What should I do?
Tell us. Coming forward before HMRC finds it usually means lower penalties.
Q6: Do I need to be an existing client?
No. We take on enquiry work for new clients.
Q7: Where can I get help with an HMRC enquiry in Bury?
Jackson Lee Accountants is an ACCA-registered practice at 10 St Mary's Place in Bury town centre. We deal with HMRC enquiries, compliance checks and voluntary disclosures for clients across Bury and Greater Manchester. Call 0161 327 0047 to book a free 30-minute consultation before you reply to HMRC.
How it works
We review the letter. We tell you what HMRC wants, why it may have been sent and what your deadlines are.
We take over the contact. Once you've authorised us, HMRC will deal with us on your behalf.
We gather and check the information before anything is sent, so HMRC gets exactly what it's entitled to, accurately and on time.
We respond and negotiate, including on any tax, interest and penalties.
We close it down and help you put things right for the future.
Why act early
HMRC can normally look back four years, six where it believes there's been carelessness and up to twenty where it believes something was deliberate. Penalties are usually lower when you co-operate, and lower again when you come forward before HMRC contacts you. Ignoring a letter almost always makes things worse.
Who you'll deal with
We're Chartered Certified Accountants based in Bury town centre, regulated by ACCA, with over 30 years' experience of dealing with HMRC. You'll have a named member of our team handling your case from start to finish, and everything you tell us is confidential.
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Had a letter from HMRC? Call 0161 327 0047 or book a free 30-minute consultation before you reply.
Mike Jackson FCCA was born and raised in Bury and has more than 30 years in accountancy. Our office is at 10 St Mary's Place in Bury town centre. We work with clients in Bury, Radcliffe, Prestwich, Whitefield, Ramsbottom, Tottington, Heywood and across Greater Manchester, and with online clients further afield. Book your free 30-minute consultation, get your fixed price online or call us on 0161 327 0047.