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Tax Litigation and Compliance

Our team at Jeremy Gordon is comprised of former Tax Investigators and highly experienced and accomplished White Collar fraud lawyers. This combination of skills and experience provides our clients with the support needed to deal with any HMRC issue.

Areas of expertise

Tax Litigation Services

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COP 8 Investigations

COP 8, also known as the Code of Practice 8, is a set of guidelines developed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in the United Kingdom to help them investigate suspected cases of tax avoidance by individuals and businesses. The code is designed to ensure that investigations are conducted in a fair, consistent and transparent manner, and that taxpayers are treated with respect and given the opportunity to provide information and respond to allegations.

COP 9 Investigations

Code of Practice 9 Investigations, commonly referred to as COP 9 investigations, are a type of investigation carried out by HM Revenue and Customs (‘HMRC’) in the United Kingdom. They are conducted to determine whether an individual or a company has committed a tax offence or not. If HMRC suspects that an individual or a company has not paid the correct amount of tax or has committed tax evasion, they may initiate a COP 9 investigation.

Distance Selling

Distance refers to the sale of goods from one EU member state to a customer in another EU member state. This includes online sales, mail order sales, and sales made over the phone. When goods are sold in this way, they are subject to the VAT rules of the country in which the customer is located.

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We act for individuals and companies across the whole range of regimes that HMRC regulate and take great pride in helping our clients find the right solution to their issues.

In the past few years, HMRC have become increasingly aggressive as a result of needing to tackle the “tax gap” we have adapted to this new approach as more and more taxpayers come under scrutiny. We understand how HMRC work and are able to speak to their investigators on their level thereby alleviating much of the stress and uncertainty from the process.

Tax Litigation and Compliance areas our team are currently acting:

Code 9 investigations under the Contracted disclosure facility.
Negotiating with HMRC for our clients in respect of the contractor’s loan charge.
Acting for individuals/companies with tax debts, particularly where insolvency proceedings have been threatened or instigated.
Acting in Tax tribunals in respect of VAT and Excise duty assessments.
Providing compliance advice for companies in industries which HMRC consider high risk, such as alcohol traders, Payroll companies, Pension providers and dealers of High value goods.
Acting for Taxpayers involved in Tax avoidance schemes which HMRC have deemed abusive.
Representing several individuals in pre charge interviews and search warrants.
Representing clients in joint HMRC/Pension regulator investigations.
Representing business’s in National minimum wage enquiries.

Prevention is better than a cure

How Jeremy Gordon can help

Our team have successfully litigated numerous high-profile cases in the Tax tribunal, the High court, and Court of appeal, and considered leaders in their field. They understand how HMRC work and are skilled tacticians in dealing with HMRC issues.

We have also settled, to our client’s advantage, numerous cases without the need to litigate by quickly navigating to the core issues of the perceived problem and forcing HMRC to become accountable for its actions.

Our lawyers are available to assist you and provide legal advice.

Contact London +44 7700 158304 or Manchester +44 7700 164107. Alternatively you can email info@jeremygordon.co.uk

Publications

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3 buildings where companies address unpaid tax on crypto assets

Addressing Unpaid Tax on Cryptoassets in the UK: A Comprehensive Guide

The rise of cryptocurrencies has introduced a new dimension to taxation, with individuals and businesses seeking clarity on their obligations. For th...

HMRC’s crackdown on social media influencers

In recent years, HMRC has been cracking down on social media influencers who are not paying the correct amount of tax. HMRC has sent “nudge lett...

HMRC targets offshore corporates owning UK property

The UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), has sent out a new round of “nudge letters” to offshore corporates that own UK proper...

Custom Valuation Fraud

What is Custom Valuation Fraud? Custom valuation fraud is a serious offence in the United Kingdom, and it occurs when individuals or businesses delibe...

Research and Development (‘R&D’) Fraud

Research and Development (‘R&D’) is an essential component of modern-day business. It is a process through which companies invest in the devel...

Criminal Tax Investigation

A tax investigation is an investigation by HMRC into your tax affairs and tax history. They have a broad remit to investigate a wide range of potentia...

What are the penalties for tax evasion in the UK?

If you are being investigated for tax evasion it is highly likely that HMRC has discovered irregularities which it believes are suspicious or has foun...

Civil tax investigations versus criminal tax investigations

HMRC’s policy is to deal with most tax fraud and evasion cases through civil investigation. It does this by making use of the Contractual Disclo...

How common are civil tax investigations?

We are often asked how common civil tax investigations are. The accurate figures are difficult to quantify, but some have been released because of Fre...

Jeremy Gordon quoted in the Law Gazette regarding HMRC Investigations

Managing Director, Jeremy Gordon quoted in the Law Gazette in relation to an article regarding HMRC Investigations. https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/feat...

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