Premier
Protection
When HMRC chooses you for investigation, you need protection
from the start.
Let us handle the taxman and Premier Protection will handle the
costs.
Premier protection is a service that Mitchell Charlesworth has
set up to protect you against the costs of dealing with HMRC
investigations, which are far more likely as a result of HMRC's new
powers.
You can watch a video explaining our Premier
Protection service here.
Premier Protection (Download
a PDF Guide to Premier Protection here):
Why would I be investigated by
HMRC, even if I already employ Mitchell Charlesworth as my
accountant?
Even the most accurate bookkeeping and conscientious accountant
cannot ensure that you will not be chosen by HMRC for a tax or VAT
investigation or an Employer Compliance Review.
If you should be chosen, the financial and personal costs of a
protracted case can be significant. Even if the final decision is
that you owe the taxman nothing at all, we will still have to
charge you for the time we have spent dealing with the matter on
your behalf.
Why are HMRC investigations more likely
now?
|
The Government has demanded that HMRC does more to gather in as
much tax as possible from businesses. As a result, an increasing
amount of resources have been dedicated towards delivering more
revenue by the taxman.
As a result of these increased pressures, it is not surprising
that individuals and companies are finding that their books are
under increased scrutiny and that they need to defend themselves
against demands for additional tax payments.
|
 |
What new powers have HMRC been given?
In order to get as big a tax harvest as possible, HMRC now have
the powers to:
- Make Inspections Unannounced (where there is a perceived
potential for the taxpayer to move stock/assets/trade away from the
premises after being advised of a visit)
- Check your records before a tax return is filed
- Ask third parties to check the accuracy of information
- Investigate direct taxes, VAT and employer compliance, since
inspectors have now all been cross-trained.
Why should you use Mitchell Charlesworth
in the event of an investigation?
 |
By choosing to involve Mitchell Charlesworth from the start of
any investigation, you are far more likely to escape paying extra
tax or penalties. In most cases, Mitchell Charlesworth will be able
to reach an agreement with HMRC that is considerably lower than
their original demand, or even convince them to remove their claim
altogether.
Throughout this process, you have the reassurance that, however
much time we spend fighting your corner, Premier Protection will
cover the expense.
|
Premier Protection - The Details:
Premier Protection allows us to work up to a maximum of £100,000
per HMRC investigation to get the best result for you. If you join
our Premier Protection service, you can rest assured that Mitchell
Charlesworth, who you know and trust, will deal with the taxman on
your behalf and give the matter all the time and attention it
requires.
Under the Premier Protection service, you also receive access to
a valuable Business Support Service at No Extra Cost.
The Premier Protection Client Service Master Agreement has full
details of the terms, conditions and limitations of the service,
available on request.
Premier Protection will cover
Mitchell Charlesworth's costs in the event of:
- HMRC Full and Aspect Enquiries
- HMRC VAT reviews and inspections
- HMRC Employer Compliance Reviews
- HMRC Intervention relating to Self Assessment, Employer
Compliance and VAT
- VAT and Employer Compliance Disputes
|
- Construction Industry Scheme Reviews
- Light Touch Interventions
- HMRC Non Written Approaches
- Includes the personal returns of directors and partners of a
business
- Reasonable costs for us to review potential risks identified by
HMRC from the start of an enquiry
|
Telephone Business Support Service -
Additional Free Benefit with the Premier Protection Service
Included in Mitchell Charlesworth's Premier Protection services
is access to a Business Support telephone helpline, manned by a
diverse team of experts.
With red tape, bureauracy, HR and Health & Safety legislation
increasing all the time, it is very important that you have access
to the right support and guidance to keep your business on the
right side of the law. Areas of advice can include:
- Employment and HR Advice - For example, how to
manage; Disciplinaries, Redundancies, Grievances etc.
- Health & Safety Advice - For example,
Accident reporting, hazardous substances management etc.
- Commercial Legal Issues - such as landlord and
tenancy laws, company law, copyright and patent law etc.
|
|
For more information about
Mitchell Charlesworth's Premier Protection Service:
To discuss how Premier Protection could help your business in
more business, contact your engagement Partner or contact Amanda
Yates on tel: 0161 817 6100, email amanda.yates@mitchellcharlesworth.co.uk
or complete a
quick enquiry form and we will respond to you directly.