HMRC Has Expanded Its Investigation Capabilities

HMRC has significantly increased the number of staff in its investigation and compliance departments, including specialists in:

• Tax investigations and audits
• Digital and data analytics
• Offshore income and international tax compliance
• Forensic accounting and record analysis

With more staff and advanced technology, HMRC can now:

• Conduct more frequent and complex investigations
• Cross-check declarations with banking, travel, social media, and payment platforms
• Review multi-year transactions and high-value lifestyle discrepancies

Even minor errors or undeclared income can now trigger detailed investigations.

How HMRC Gathers Information

HMRC can request and review information from multiple sources:

• Directly from you: tax returns, bank statements, invoices, contracts, and accounting records
• Third parties: banks, employers, clients, suppliers
• Public records: Companies House filings, land registry, property records
• Digital and online sources: social media, travel bookings, online marketplaces, payment platforms

Advanced analytics and machine-learning tools allow HMRC to match lifestyle and income patterns with declared tax, identifying discrepancies quickly.

Why You Need Expert Help

Professional support is essential because HMRC now combines:

• Highly trained staff reviewing cases
• AI and super-computer-style analytics cross-referencing multiple data sources
• Legal and accounting expertise to analyse complex transactions

We help clients:

• Organise records: bank statements, invoices, contracts, travel confirmations, social media evidence
• Prepare voluntary disclosures under COP8 or COP9 to minimise penalties
• Communicate with HMRC professionally and strategically
• Manage digital evidence with forensic support if needed

Prevent future issues through compliance advice and record-keeping systems

Practical Tips for Clients

• Preserve all records immediately — social media posts, emails, travel confirmations, receipts, device data
• Do not attempt to handle HMRC alone — professional guidance reduces risk
• Gather evidence proactively — screenshots, invoices, confirmations
• Seek specialist advice early — the sooner we act, the better the outcome
• Be transparent and thorough — full voluntary disclosure reduces penalties and prevents escalation

How HMRC Uses These Capabilities

• Routine compliance checks to verify returns and records
• COP8/COP9 investigations for potential underpayments or deliberate concealment
• Dispute resolution to clarify discrepancies
• AML and tax risk assessments for businesses and regulated sectors

Even public posts, travel, and payment patterns can be used to flag potential issues.

Why Clients Trust Us

• Years of experience resolving HMRC investigations and tax disputes
• Expertise in tax law, accounting, and digital/forensic evidence
• Practical, personalised, results-driven approach