Tax Investigation Insurance with Markel

Serv­­ice period:

1st June 2021 – 31st May 2022

Our Tax Investigations Service is fully backed by an Insurance Policy, which we have taken out with Markel Tax.

Service protection

Fee Protection of up to £125,000 is provided in the event of:

Full and aspect enquiries into:                

  • Corporation Tax Returns                   
  • Partnership Tax Returns                    
  • Sole Trader Tax Returns                    
  • Personal Tax Returns

Disputes into:

  • VAT
  • Employer Compliance (PAYE, P11D and NIC)
  • IR35

Code of practice 8 enquiries (£5,000 limit of indemnity) and Inheritance Tax enquiries
(£5,000 limit of indemnity)

HMRC use of Information and Inspection Powers/Sch. 36 Pre Disputes in respect of:

  • VAT reviews and inspections             
  • Employer Compliance Visits              
  • Check of Employer Records              
  • Check of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims
  • Check of Self-Emplyment Income Support scheme (SEISS) claims
  •  National Minimum Wage reviews     
  • Interventions
  • Requests for information
  • Capital Gain Tax
  • Gift Aid Audits
  • Construction Industry Scheme
  • SDLT/LBTT/LTT* enquiries

*SDLT-Stamp Duty Land Tax/LBTT-Land & Buildings Transactional Tax/LLT-Land Transactional Tax  enquiries are upto a limit of £5,000 indemnity

Restrictions to our Tax Investigation Service 

–    Fees incurred prior to the written acceptance.

–    HMRC Specialist Investigations, Civil Investigations of Fraud, Criminal Investigations Sections, Fraud Investigation Service and Counter Avoidance Sections.

–    Tax and VAT Returns submitted to HMRC more than 90 days after the due date.

–    Notification by HMRC of any of the above incidents prior to subscribing to the service.

–    Failure to notify/register for tax or VAT.

–    Compliance costs associated with routine submission of statutory returns e.g. P11Ds RTI Returns, CIS Returns etc.

–    Cases of suspected fraud e.g. Code of Practice 9 cases and Public Notice 160 enquiries.

–    Where there is no reasonable prospect of challenging HMRC (VAT, PAYE, CJRS, SEISS and IR35 Disputes).

–    Costs for third party valuations.

–    Tax planning arrangements where HMRC have allocated DoTAS Number and/or bespoke tax planning arrangements outside of the normal trade.

In the event a client faces investigation, we will represent you and reclaim any costs incurred for subscribing clients in dealing with the Enquiry directly from the insurance company. The practice will be responsible and have the discretion for dealing with any tax investigation enquiry . Clients will be responsible for any fees that we cannot recover from our Insurers.

Law Hub

Clients who subscribe to this service will also benefit from access to our legal portal, Law Hub. We understand that UK SMEs can face a wide range of challenges and provide assistance to deal with the everyday legal issues around employment, health and safety, trading and contracts, cyber and data, debt and insolvency. Law Hub provides practical DIY templates and guidance around these topics. Law Hub is written and created by our team of legal experts.

Business and commercial
legal helpline

As an additional benefit of subscribing to the service, business clients receive unlimited access to a business legal helpline. This is a 24-hour, 365 days a year telephone advice service manned by a highly experienced team of 70 barristers and solicitors. The helpline provides a wide range of companies and organisations with commercial, employment and health and safety advice.

Commercial Advice

There are many areas within a business which, if not handled correctly, can take a substantial amount of resources to resolve. The legal advisors will be at hand to provide you with details of the relevant and current legislation in respect of any guidance you may need on matters including:

  • Intellectual Property
  • Small claims court procedures
  • Business tenancies
  • Debt recovery
  • Dealing with complaint letters (asserting rights)
  • Dealing with statutory demands

Employment Advice

Employment legislation can be a minefield and an incorrect decision could put your business into turmoil. Therefore, the advice line can help to ensure your business remains compliant and proper, fair procedures are followed. You can receive advice on matters including:

  • Recruitment
  • Discrimination
  • Appraisal and disciplinary procedures

Health and Safety Advice

All businesses are required by law to undertake a full health and safety risk assessment of their premises and business procedures. In the event of accidents, businesses could be involved in a civil claim for compensation and there could also be criminal prosecutions resulting in fines and even imprisonment. You may receive advice on:

  • Undertaking health and safety assessment
  • Correct procedures in the workplace
  • Understanding new legislation