Tax Disputes & HMRC Enquiries - A Practical Guide for Non-Tax Specialists

Introduction

Designed for solicitors, accountants, in-house professionals, company directors and other advisers who encounter tax issues but do not specialise in tax, this new virtual classroom seminar will use practical guidance and real-life examples to help delegates understand key tax concepts, respond appropriately to HMRC correspondence and identify the available routes for resolving disputes.

By the end of the session, you will be better equipped to recognise the significance of HMRC correspondence, take the appropriate initial steps and understand how a tax dispute may be resolved.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Understanding the basics
• Key tax laws, obligations and terminology explained in plain English
• How HMRC enquiries and disputes arise, including important procedures and deadlines
• Responding to HMRC
• Practical steps to take when a client receives a notice, enquiry letter or assessment
• Managing information requests, communicating with HMRC and recognising when specialist advice is needed
• Resolving tax issues efficiently
• How to make representations and negotiate effectively with HMRC
• The principal resolution options, including statutory review, alternative dispute resolution and Tribunal appeals
• Real-life examples
• Case studies demonstrating how tax disputes have been resolved
• Practical lessons that non-tax specialists can apply when advising clients

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.