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Navigating the Maze of HMRC R&D Tax Credit Claim Enquiries
Discover how to navigate HMRC R&D tax credit claim enquiries with confidence. Why enquiries happen, what HMRC looks for, and how businesses can maximise their claims.

Brian Ducran
Aug 105 min read


HMRC Enquiry Meetings - What to Know
As a former seasoned HMRC Tax Investigator, I’m sharing this insight into an important interaction with HMRC, one that few have experienced firsthand. An HMRC enquiry meeting forms a pivotal part of a wider investigation into personal or business tax affairs. Whether you are a sole trader, partner, or corporate entity. These meetings allow HMRC to test the credibility of records, clarify disclosures, and observe behavioural indicators that may influence outcomes. Ranging from

Brian Ducran
Nov 187 min read


HMRC Meeting Format & Rights
Whenever you're asked to attend a meeting with HMRC, it is essential to understand your rights and the purpose of the meeting from the outset. In theory, HMRC should always make you aware of your rights when attending a meeting or receiving a visit from one of their officers. This information may be provided in one of HMRC’s official information leaflets (explanatory ‘factsheets’ available online) or explained directly during the meeting, especially if you request it. However

Brian Ducran
Nov 182 min read


Common Mistakes to Avoid on DLAs (Director Loan Accounts)
Discover the most common mistakes business owners make when managing Director Loan Accounts (DLAs) — and how to avoid costly tax implications, compliance issues, and accounting errors.

Comfort Iyiewuare
Nov 131 min read


HMRC and Football Agents - the Cash Cow to be Milked
Explore how football agents are increasingly targeted for fees, scrutiny and opportunistic charges. This article breaks down why agents have become the industry’s cash-cow and what this shift means for their future.

Brian Ducran
Sep 34 min read
UK tax avoidance - the tax divide
In the world of UK tax, not all strategies or consequences are created equal. Across a series of videos in the process of being produced...

Kuro Onwuteaka
Sep 38 min read
Focus on HMRC ISBC C&P caseworkers
In recent years, HMRC has significantly ramped up its scrutiny of Research & Development (R&D) tax relief claims. A dedicated team within...

Kuro Onwuteaka
Sep 317 min read
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