Brian Ducran

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 routine...

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, in practice,...

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.