I now head up my own business providing specialist tax and tax investigations services.Below is a summary (not exhaustive) of the general areas I can assist you with; applying equally to individuals, businesses, companies as well as others.Any dealing with HMRC in an investigative environment must be managed correctly. My thorough understanding of HMRC’s processes, information powers, the interaction with penalty mitigation together with fine case management skills will help you achieve the best possible outcome.I can help you in:- Making voluntary disclosures where you have discovered an error in your tax affairs.- Making disclosures under the Industry specific disclosure opportunities.- Dealing with cases of suspected fraud being dealt with by HMRC under Code of Practice (COP) 9 - Managing cases under the Contractual Disclosure Facility (Code of Practice (COP) 9).- Responding to matters being dealt with by HMRC under COP8 (anti-avoidance).- Managing investigations undertaken by HMRC into individuals (COP11) and companies (COP14).- Resolving challenges to employers regarding PAYE, NIC, benefits in kind and status (COP3).- Assisting payers and entertainers to comply with the Foreign Entertainers withholding tax regime.- Helping Benefit and Testimonial Committees to get their tax affairs and obligations right.- Providing advice on appeals and Tribunal hearings.- Presenting Cases at the First Tier Tax Tribunal.- Advising on interest and penalties.- Securing relief for errors or mistakes.- Checking the implementation of any tax planning or major transaction where tax and/or motive may be a significant issue.- Advising on document retention.- Reviewing tax residence issues.- Helping with HMRC reviews of entertainment costs.- Handling any tax enquiries, audits, investigations or checks.- Prosecution defence; helping legal teams deal with HMRC.- Dealing with HMRC's Offshore disclosure initiatives.