HMRC Code Of Practice 9 Investigation (COP9)
HMRC
Code Of Practice 9
Investigation (COP9)
Have You Received A Code Of Practice 9 Letter From HMRC And Need Help?
If you’re the subject of an HMRC Code of Practice 9 Investigation and need specialist advice, we can help.
Our COP9 specialists can recommend a variety of strategies and resources that can be used to relieve the stress you’re experiencing and bring an open COP9 investigation to a close. These include:
Manage all interactions with HMRC on your behalf, meaning that you’ll have no direct contact with HMRC regarding your COP9 investigation.
Appeal any excessive tax assessments, penalties and interest that HMRC may seek to charge when concluding the case.
Work to rebuild your tax position so that you know exactly where you stand.
Produce a disclosure report on your behalf, outlining the tax irregularities and ensuring that you benefit from immunity from criminal prosecution.
Received A Code Of Practice 9 Letter From HMRC And Need Help?
If you’re the subject of an HMRC Code of Practice 9 investigation and need expert advice, we can help.
Our COP9 specialists can recommend a variety of strategies and resources that can be used to relieve the stress you’re experiencing and bring an open COP9 investigation to a close. These include:
• Manage all interactions with HMRC on your behalf, meaning that you’ll have no direct contact with HMRC regarding your COP9 investigation.
• Appeal any excessive income tax assessments, penalties and interest that HMRC may seek to charge when concluding the case.
• Work to rebuild your tax position so that you know exactly where you stand.
• Produce a disclosure report on your behalf, outlining the tax irregularities and ensuring that you benefit from immunity from criminal prosecution.
Firstly, What Is A Code Of Practice 9 Investigation?
HMRC starts a Code of Practice 9 (COP9) investigation when it has a strong suspicion that someone has deliberately avoided paying tax.
COP9 investigations are extremely serious and are the most serious form of HMRC civil investigation; only a step down from a criminal investigation. Essentially, HMRC offers an individual the opportunity to make full disclosure in return for immunity from criminal prosecution.
If you’ve received a notification from HMRC, informing you that you are under investigation and inviting you to make a disclosure, seek specialist help as soon as possible. At T M Sterling we offer a free initial consultation, so this may be a good place to start – we can detail your options and identify a solid plan of action moving forwards.
What Is A Code Of Practice 9 Investigation?
HMRC starts a Code of Practice 9 (COP9) investigation when it has a strong suspicion of deliberate tax fraud.
COP9 investigations are extremely serious and are the most serious form of HMRC civil investigation; only a step down from a criminal investigation. Essentially, HMRC offers an individual the opportunity to make full disclosure in return for immunity from criminal prosecution.
If you’ve received a notification from HMRC, informing you that you are under investigation and inviting you to make a disclosure, seek specialist help as soon as possible. At T M Sterling we offer a free initial consultation, so this may be a good place to start – we can detail your options and identify a solid plan of action moving forwards.
What If I Know That I Have Tax Irregularities?
A letter received from HMRC inviting you to make a disclosure under the Contract Disclosure Facility (COP9), shouldn’t be ignored. Even more so if you know that you have tax irregularities – HMRC has the power to go back up to 20-years when trying to uncover tax fraud.
COP9 cases can quickly snowball – encompassing more tax years and more types of tax. A COP9 specialist with expert knowledge of the Contract Disclosure Facility will be able to manage the situation and recommend the best way of dealing with your tax issues.
If you’re concerned about criminal prosecution, or simply need to know your options, please contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation.
What If I know That I Have Tax Irregularities?
A letter received from HMRC inviting you to make a disclosure under the Contract Disclosure Facility (COP9), shouldn’t be ignored. Even more so if you know that you have tax irregularities – HMRC has the power to go back up to 20-years when trying to uncover tax fraud.
COP9 cases can quickly snowball – encompassing more tax years and more types of tax. A COP9 specialist with expert knowledge of the Contract Disclosure Facility will be able to manage the situation and recommend the best way of dealing with your tax issues.
If you’re concerned about criminal prosecution, or simply need to know your options, please contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation.
What Is The Contract Disclosure Facility (CDF)?
The terms CDF and COP9 are often used interchangeably.
More strictly, COP9 refers to the investigation process itself, whereas Contract Disclosure Facility refers to the ability (or facility) to make a complete disclosure in return for guaranteed immunity from criminal prosecution.
The Contract Disclosure Facility should only be used if you can legitimately admit to deliberate wrongdoing. The CDF is not suitable for accidental errors in isolation.
To discuss the circumstances surrounding your case, and whether it may be appropriate to enter into the CDF, please get in touch today for a free initial consultation.
What Is The Contract Disclosure Facility (CDF)?
The terms CDF and COP9 are often used interchangeably.
More strictly, COP9 refers to the investigation process itself, whereas Contract Disclosure Facility refers to the ability (or facility) to make a complete disclosure in return for guaranteed immunity from criminal prosecution.
The Contract Disclosure Facility should only be used if you can legitimately admit to deliberate wrongdoing. The CDF is not suitable for accidental errors in isolation.
To discuss the circumstances surrounding your case, and whether it may be appropriate to enter into the CDF, please get in touch today for a free initial consultation.
What Information Do I Need When Undergoing A COP9 Investigation?
Firstly, in a COP9 situation where you are aware of irregularities, cooperation with your adviser is vital.
To support your position, and to accurately establish what tax you should have paid, you’ll want to have as much information to hand as possible. This commonly includes details of income and expenditure – such as purchase invoices, sales invoices and bank account statements.
It goes without saying that the more information you have, the stronger your position will be. Having access to detailed and accurate information will greatly assist you or your adviser in successfully managing your Code of Practice 9 investigation. It will also make it easier for them to compile a thorough disclosure – securing your immunity from criminal prosecution.
To discuss the information that you have available, or information that HMRC has requested, please contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation.
We Can Help You: Expert Advice…
We help clients just like you to overcome all manner of complex tax problems – such as managing HMRC Code of Practice 9 investigations.
During your free initial consultation, our COP9 specialists will build an understanding of your case and formulate a strong plan of action to resolve the issues you’re facing.
Free consultations are offered on a first-come-first-served basis. Please call us now: 01656 508461 or click the button below to book a call.
What Information Do I Need When Undergoing A COP9 Investigation?
Firstly, in a COP9 situation where you are aware of irregularities, cooperation with your adviser is vital.
To support your position, and to accurately establish what tax you should have paid, you’ll want to have as much information to hand as possible. This commonly includes details of income and expenditure – such as purchase invoices, sales invoices and bank account statements.
It goes without saying that the more information you have, the stronger your position will be. Having access to detailed and accurate information will greatly assist you or your adviser in successfully managing your Code of Practice 9 investigation. It will also make it easier for them to compile a thorough disclosure – securing your immunity from criminal prosecution.
To discuss the information that you have available, or information that HMRC has requested, please contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation.
We Can Help You: Expert Advice…
We help clients just like you to overcome all manner of complex tax problems – such as managing HMRC Code of Practice 9 investigations.
During your free initial consultation, our COP9 specialists will build an understanding of your case and formulate a strong plan of action to resolve the issues you’re facing.
Free consultations are offered on a first-come-first-served basis: please contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation with our COP9 experts, or click the button below to call us now.