The number of tax investigations almost doubled last tax year to 237,215 inquiries into people’s tax affairs and this trend is likely to continue, as HMRC launch more and more task forces.

Some business sectors are targeted – doctors, telecoms, takeaways – but many are selected randomly or because of an apparent anomaly in their figures. Anyone who has been subject to an investigation will know how stressful a time it is and how costly it can be.

You can reduce the stress and cost by taking out “Fee Protection Insurance” which will cover our fees for defending you before HMRC. Annual premiums start at £50 plus VAT. For further information, contact Susan Haworth on 0161 300 3452.