WAMS Tax Ltd
Codes of Practice used by HMR&C
Codes of Practice
Whatever Code of Practice is used by HMRC I can
help and advise on any of them. I can ensure that
you are not disadvantaged and know your rights.

Additionally since 1st April 2009 HMRC have had
more sweeping information powers that need to be
considered carefully
Code of Practice 8 (COP8) This deals with cases where
fraud is not considered to have taken place. This could be
individuals, partnerships or companies and trusts (or any
combination). This may also be used where anti-avoidance
legislation such as Sections 739 and 776 ICTA 1988 is
thought to be appropriate.  Inevitably where Tax Avoidance
has been involved this needs handling without any conflict
of interest. The sellers may not be interested after they
have spent your commission so you really need an
independent tax adviser to protect your individual interests
HMRC.
See Useful links for Avoidance schemes that HMRC are
not happy about..

Code of Practice 9 (COP9) -usually referred to as
Hansard cases prior to 1st September 2005 but now under
the CIF - Civil Investigation of Fraud umbrella in both SCI &
Local Compliance)
These cases are where the Inland Revenue are alleging
serious fraud and can cover all taxes and all
circumstances.

Such cases need to be handled very carefully as
failure to deal with the issues properly can result in
a criminal prosecution.

  • My previous experience in Inland Revenue
    Enquiry Branch (subsequently named SCO &
    now SCI)
  • dealing with serious monetary settlements and
    prosecution cases
  • coupled to involvement in the initial stages of
    setting up the Civil Investigation of Fraud
    ("CIF") system for Wales, Scotland and  
    Northern Ireland

puts me in an ideal situation to manage any enquiry
you are subject to whether this started before or
after 1st September 2005.

  • Given that CIF work for monetary settlements
    up to about £500K (but sometimes above that
    limit and from as low as £75K) will be controlled
    in Local Compliance as opposed to SCI
  • with integration of "direct" taxes and "indirect"
    taxes from July 2006
it is even more important that you take advantage of
proper and up to date experience and knowledge
held within the company to safeguard your interests.

Code of Practice 11 Enquiries into tax returns by local
Tax Offices  
This Code of Practice tells you how local Tax Offices will
carry out enquiries into Self Assessment tax returns. It
promises you fair treatment under the law and in
accordance with "Our Service Commitment" to you.

Code of Practice 14 Corporation tax. Self Assessment
Enquiries
This booklet explains the revised rules that HMRC use to
conduct enquiries under CTSA. It applies to company tax
returns for accounting periods ending on or after 1 July
1999.

Again my experience in supervising and controlling
investigation teams dealing with Proceeds of Crime
information can be applied in these cases to get you
the best deal humanly possible within the law.
Bill  can manage the enquiry to take the stress off
you as much as possible and let you get on with your
business

Bill delivers and you can chat confidentially on
07751720507. Ring anytime.

If you have a tax problem Bill can help
best possible  
monetary settlement
that is legally possible
07751720507
Land line
01224 658962

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