Cross-Tax Investigation Closed — No Fraud, Minimal Adjustments
A family business faced simultaneous VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax investigations.
HMRC opened a wide-ranging compliance enquiry into a family-run business, covering VAT, PAYE, and Corporation Tax. The tone of the initial letters implied suspicion of serious errors or even fraud, which left the client extremely concerned about their business, staff, and reputation.
We approached this by:
Conducted a full review of accounting records and operational structures.
Identified weak points and proactively addressed potential issues.
Took control of HMRC correspondence to protect the client from unnecessary stress.
Met with HMRC to clarify cooperation, correct assumptions, and re-scope the enquiry.
The investigation concluded with no fraud being accepted by HMRC and minor technical adjustments only.
“When I saw the first letter, I thought we were in serious trouble. Tesh took control, managed everything with HMRC, and kept it from blowing up.”
— Owner, Family Business (North West)
Signant Tax Insight: Multi-tax enquiries require coordination and confidence. Early engagement and transparency can defuse even serious investigations.