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HMRC COP9 Investigation and Enquiry Support

We help support your business during COP9 investigations.

At MJ Kane Accountants, we understand that receiving a COP9 enquiry from HMRC can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. Not only can it disrupt your business operations, but it also raises concerns about potential fines and penalties. That’s why we offer comprehensive COP9 support to help you navigate the process and achieve the best possible outcome.

When HMRC issues a COP9 enquiry, it is an indication that they suspect serious tax fraud. The enquiry will typically focus on a specific area of your tax affairs and will require you to provide detailed information and documentation. The investigation can be time-consuming and complex, and it is important to have experienced professionals on your side to guide you through the process.

Our team of experienced tax professionals has a thorough understanding of the COP9 process and can provide you with expert guidance and representation throughout the investigation. We will work closely with you to understand the nature of the allegations against you, review the evidence provided by HMRC, and prepare a detailed response to the enquiry. We will also represent you in any meetings or negotiations with HMRC, advise you on your rights and responsibilities, and help you to achieve the best possible outcome.

We understand that every case is unique, and we will tailor our approach to best suit your needs. Our goal is to minimize the impact of the investigation on your business operations and to resolve the matter as quickly as possible.

If you have received a COP9 enquiry, don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you navigate this difficult process and achieve the best possible outcome.

How our Accountants can help you!

  • Understanding What COP9 Is

    Code of Practice 9 (COP9) are investigations instigated by HMRC when they have evidence that a business or individual has conducted a serious tax fraud.

    When HMRC suspects that a firm or individual has knowingly paid less tax or claimed more relief or grants than eligible to them, they will write to them a COP9 offer.

    Once received a business has 60 days to get back to HMRC with their response.

  • Guindance And Support With What To Do When You Receive A COP9 Offer

    Once you have received a COP9 offer there are essentially two options you can do to respond.

    1. Accept the COP9 offer

    You will need to write back to HMRC with full disclosure, outlining what offences were carried out. You will need to detail how and why these were conducted alongside providing an approximate liability.

    By accepting HMRC’s COP9 offer you also admit that these offences were conducted and are accepting you are guilty of aforementioned offences.

    You are also offering to resolve the situation so that you do not continue to benefit from the exploitation of the scheme.

    HMRC will review your response and determine whether the disclosure is sufficient to explain the anomalies in their records and whether they want to accept you into CDF, pursue prosecution or abandon the COP9.

    2. Refuse the COP9 offer

    You also have the option to refuse the COP9 offer. This means you claim innocence of the offence – HMRC will then conduct an official investigation of your and your business tax activity.

    HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Services will assess your tax history which can be as far back as 20 years.

    This process can be extremely tense and stressful, even if you are shown to be innocent in the end.

    Always seek professional advice when dealing with HMRC especially to support when you are dealing with COP9. A mistake here could lead to criminal charges or worse.

  • Guidance And Support With Your investigation

    Our tax compliance department team leader has a thorough understanding of the COP9 process, with over 25 years experience as a HMRC Tax Compliance Officer specialising in COP9 inquiry resolution and negotiation, and can provide you with expert guidance and representation throughout the investigation. Our team will work closely with you to:

    • Understand the nature of the allegations against you
    • Review the evidence provided by HMRC
    • Prepare a detailed response to the enquiry
    • Represent you in any meetings or negotiations with HMRC
    • Advise you on your rights and responsibilities
    • Help you to achieve the best possible outcome

    By using our services, you can be sure that you are getting the best possible advice and representation throughout the COP9 process. We will work efficiently and diligently to resolve the investigation as quickly as possible, minimising any impact on your business operations.

    Don’t let a COP9 enquiry disrupt your business or cause undue stress. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help you.

  • Range Of Benefits of Using MJ Kane To Handle Your COP9 Investigation
    There are several benefits of letting MJ Kane handle your COP9 enquiry, including:

    Expert guidance

    Our tax compliance department team leader has a thorough understanding of the COP9 process, with over 25 years experience as a HMRC Tax Compliance Officer specializing in COP9 inquiry resolution and negotiation. With a wealth of experienced tax professionals and a thorough understanding of the COP9 process we can provide you with expert guidance and representation throughout the investigation.

    Tailored approach

    We understand that every case is unique, and we will tailor our approach to best suit your needs.

    Minimizing the impact on your business operations

    We will work closely with you to understand the nature of the allegations against you, review the evidence provided by HMRC, and prepare a detailed response to the inquiry. Our goal is to minimize the impact of the investigation on your business operations and to resolve the matter as quickly as possible.

    Representation in meetings and negotiations

    We will represent you in any meetings or negotiations with HMRC, advise you on your rights and responsibilities, and help you to achieve the best possible outcome.

    Access to our extensive network of professionals

    We have a network of professionals including lawyers, forensic accountants and other experts, with whom we can collaborate to provide a comprehensive support to our clients.

    Experience in handling similar cases

    With years of experience in handling COP9 inquires, we have the knowledge and expertise to help you navigate the process and achieve a favorable outcome.

    Stress-free experience

    With our support, you can have peace of mind knowing that experienced professionals are handling your COP9 inquiry, leaving you free to focus on running your business.

Why MJ Kane As Your COP9 Accountants

Award winning services

8000 plus satisfied clients

100+ years combined industry experience

30+ Countries covered

Fixed Fee Service

Tax efficiency focused

Meet the Team

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Michael Kane

Founder | Managing Partner

SME Tax Compliance | Tax Planning | Business Development

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MJ Kane

Director | Senior Accountant

SME Tax Compliance | Crypto Taxation Compliance | Business Structuring

ACCA Qualified | BSc Hons Accounting

Jonathon Greenaway

Director | Senior Accountant

SME Tax Compliance | Property Capital Gains | Inheritance Tax

ACCA Qualified | BSc Hons Business Studies

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