- HMRC Compliance & Enquiry Support London
Expert HMRC Enquiry Support for Clearer Tax Investigation Guidance
Has HMRC contacted your business with questions about your tax return, VAT records or accounting information? F&A Accountants provides HMRC Compliance & Enquiry Support to help businesses understand HMRC correspondence, review relevant accounting records and prepare clear, accurate responses.
- Fixed Monthly Fees
- Dedicated Client Manager
- Hospitality Specialists
- Cloud-Based Accounting
- Daily & Weekly Reporting
- HMRC Compliance
- Tailored for Hospitality
- Clear Guidance from the Start
- Detailed Tax Records Review
- Accurate Response Preparation
- Deadline and Document Management
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The challenges of an
HMRC may ask questions to check whether a tax return is accurate, verify claims or establish the correct tax position. Understanding the request and responding with relevant information can help you manage the process more effectively.
Uncertainty About an HMRC Letter
An HMRC enquiry letter can raise questions about tax returns, payments or business records. Without understanding the purpose and scope of the request, it can be difficult to know what to do next.
Incomplete or Disorganised Accounting Records
Missing invoices, inconsistent bookkeeping or unclear transactions can make it harder to explain figures in a return. A structured Tax records review helps identify the relevant information before a response is prepared.
Difficulty Preparing a Clear Response
HMRC questions may require explanations supported by financial records. Preparing responses to HMRC without first checking the figures can lead to incomplete answers or further questions.
Tight Response Deadlines
HMRC may request specific documents or information within a stated period. Managing HMRC deadlines and gathering the required Supporting documents can be challenging alongside day-to-day business responsibilities.
Concerns About Additional Tax or Penalties
An enquiry may identify an error or a difference in the reported tax position. Understanding possible Tax liabilities and the circumstances behind any discrepancy helps you assess the implications and available next steps.
Uncertainty About What Happens Next
Further questions, requests for evidence or disagreement with HMRC’s findings can make the process difficult to navigate. Appropriate support helps you understand the Tax enquiry process and respond to developments.
Our HMRC Compliance and Enquiry Services
F&A Accountants helps businesses review HMRC requests, organise relevant records and understand the actions required throughout an enquiry. Our support depends on the type of check, the information involved and the stage the case has reached.
HMRC Letter and Information Request Review
Our HMRC Information Request Support helps you understand what HMRC is asking for and how to organise your response.
- Review the HMRC enquiry letter and related correspondence
- Explain the scope of the questions and requested information
- Help organise a response plan around applicable HMRC deadlines
Tax Records and Accounting Review
A thorough Tax records review helps establish whether the figures and explanations relevant to an enquiry are supported by the available evidence.
- Review relevant Accounting records and transaction details
- Examine invoices, bank records and tax calculations
- Identify missing information or discrepancies requiring clarification
Preparing Responses to HMRC
Our response preparation support helps you address HMRC’s questions clearly and consistently with the information available.
- Help draft written responses and explanations
- Review responses for completeness and consistency
- Identify points that may need further investigation before submission
Tax Specific Compliance Check Support
Our HMRC Compliance Check Support can be tailored to the tax area HMRC is reviewing.
- VAT compliance check: Review relevant VAT returns, invoices and transaction records
- Corporation Tax enquiry: Examine company tax calculations and supporting accounts
- Self Assessment enquiry: Review relevant income, expenses and tax return entries
HMRC Enquiry Representation and Ongoing Support
Our HMRC Enquiry Representation support can help you manage correspondence and understand the process as the case progresses.
- Help manage follow-up questions and correspondence
- Explain HMRC communications and potential next steps
- Support communication with HMRC within the agreed scope of engagement
Tax Dispute and Enquiry Resolution Support
If HMRC raises concerns about the tax position, we help you understand the findings and assess the available options.
- Review HMRC's conclusions against the available records
- Discuss whether further evidence or clarification may be appropriate
- Provide HMRC Tax Dispute Support where findings are questioned
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Where Hospitality Accounting
Good management accounts should do more than show you a set of figures. We review your financial performance, track the costs that matter and compare your results over time, so you can understand what is happening in your business and make decisions with confidence.
Track Your Food Costs
Benefit: You can spot rising costs earlier, protect your margins and make better decisions about suppliers and pricing.
Specialist: We review your food costs, supplier costs and gross margins to help you understand how much you are spending to generate your sales.
Monitor Labour Costs
Benefit: You can see whether staffing costs are affecting your profitability and identify where better cost control may be needed.
Specialist: We analyse your labour costs, payroll and staffing expenses against your revenue and previous periods.
Review Your Overheads
Benefit: You get a clearer view of where your money is going and can identify unnecessary or increasing costs.
Specialist: We track your rent, utilities, delivery commissions, subscriptions and other operating expenses as part of your management accounts.
Compare Your Sales Performance
Benefit: Helps you plan for major payments and identify potential shortfalls earlier.
Specialist: We compare your revenue and sales performance against previous periods, budgets or forecasts to highlight important changes.
Analyse Your Profit Margins
Benefit: You get a clearer picture of your true financial performance and can focus on the areas that have the biggest impact on profit.
Specialist: We review your gross profit, net profit and profit margins to show how your revenue translates into actual profitability.
Give You Regular Financial Visibility
Benefit: You have current financial information available when making decisions about pricing, staffing, spending, cash flow and business growth
Specialist: We prepare monthly management accounts that bring together your revenue, costs, cash flow and profitability in one clear report.
Who we support
Our HMRC enquiry services are available to businesses and business owners who need accounting support with HMRC correspondence, information requests or compliance checks.
Restaurant owners Support with questions involving VAT returns, sales records, payroll or business expenses
Hotels and hospitality groups Help organise accounting records and respond to enquiries involving multiple revenue streams or locations.
Construction businesses Review relevant CIS, VAT, payroll and tax records where these form part of an enquiry
Limited companies Support with Corporation Tax enquiries, company accounts and related financial information.
Growing SMEs Assistance with HMRC correspondence, tax return questions and requests for supporting documents.
Business owners and directors Help understanding enquiries relating to Self Assessment, company tax matters or other relevant business tax obligations.
Our Three Step Process
Review the HMRC Request
Share the relevant letter, information request and supporting records. We help you understand the scope of the enquiry, identify the information required and establish the immediate priorities.
Prepare Records and Responses
We review the relevant accounting information, identify gaps that need clarification and help prepare responses supported by the available evidence.
Manage Next Steps
We help you understand follow-up questions, HMRC’s findings and any further action required within the agreed scope of support.
- Hospitality Sectors We Serve
Specialist Support For Every Type
Restaurants & Bistros
Fine dining, casual dining, and independent eateries.
Bars, Pubs & Clubs
Wet & dry sales reconciliation, cellar controls & licensing.
Cafés & Coffee Shops
Counter service, daily trading controls & high volume.
Takeaways & Delivery
Platform commissions & delivery margin optimization.
Hotels & Guesthouses
Room revenue, occupancy tracking & departmental P&Ls.
Event Catering
Job costing, equipment hire & event margin planning.
Take the Next Step
A 15 - Minute Discovery Call
Book your 15-Minute Financial Pulse Check to discuss your HMRC enquiry and the support you may need.
- No Obligation
- Free Margin Review
- Clear Fixed Proposal
- Tailored Advice
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HMRC Compliance & Enquiry Support?
HMRC Compliance & Enquiry Support helps individuals and businesses understand HMRC requests, review relevant accounting records, prepare responses and navigate a compliance check or tax enquiry. The support provided depends on the nature and stage of the case.
What should I do if I receive an HMRC enquiry letter?
Read the letter carefully to understand what HMRC is checking, which documents it needs and the response deadline. Gather the relevant records and seek professional advice if you are unsure how to respond. HMRC’s official guidance explains the compliance check process and the support available.
Can an accountant deal with HMRC on my behalf?
An accountant can deal with HMRC on your behalf where the appropriate formal agent authorisation is in place and the work falls within the agreed engagement. You remain responsible for ensuring the information provided to HMRC is accurate.
What records might HMRC request during a compliance check?
Depending on the enquiry, HMRC may request accounting records, invoices, bank statements, tax calculations, payroll information or other documents relevant to the tax position being checked. The specific request should be reviewed carefully so the response addresses the information HMRC requires.
Could an HMRC enquiry lead to additional tax or penalties?
If a check identifies an underpayment, HMRC may require the outstanding tax to be paid and may charge interest or penalties depending on the circumstances. The outcome depends on the facts of the case. Professional support can help you understand the findings and the options available.