Cstax

read moreCatherine Scott Tax Consultancy provide specialist tax investigation services to accountants, companies and individuals. Our tax director has previously been both a senior HMRC investigator, and a Tax Partner at an accountancy firm so is highly experienced in investigation work from both sides of the fence. We provide tax planning advice to accountants, solicitors, individuals and companies in respect of income tax, capital gains tax, Corporation Tax, Inheritance Tax and Stamp Duty Land Tax. We also have extensive experience of dealing with matters of residence for tax purposes.

read moreOur principal has almost a decades experience as a senior inspector at HMRC and more than 5 years as a tax manager, then tax partner, at a well respected local firm. She has had both HMRCs highest level of training, and is a Chartered Tax Adviser, so is well versed in seeing both sides of an argument. Taking a non-judgemental approach she can help resolve issues with HMRC, whilst also ensuring that any eventual tax, interest and penalties are minimised. She is believed to be the only person specifically practising in this region with this expertise, and indeed is one of very few nationally who have both HMRCs highest level of training along with a professional tax qualification.

read moreHaving both the highest level of HMRC training (CPT FTII), and the highest level of professional tax qualifications (CTA), we are in a position to truly understand both sides of the fence when dealing with tax matters. In terms of investigations, we know HMRCs tactics. We can also advise on the level of risk of HMRC challenge on tax planning methods. We can handle HMRC investigations in the manner which most suits you and your client, either taking over the investigation in full, or drafting letters which are sent to the client (and HMRC) on your own headed paper.

read moreWhen HMRC open an investigation, they will often have specific information causing them to think there may be issues with your tax return (even if that information proves to be incorrect). Having been trained to HMRC's highest level we know how HMRC approach investigations, the tactics they use, and when they are acting outside their remit. We know if they are entitled to the information they are asking for, and when their assumptions should be challenged. By putting this knowledge to good use, we can often significantly reduce both the tax HMRC believe is payable, and the time it can take to resolve the investigation.