HMRC Arrears and Penalties – Professional Help to Resolve Tax Debts in the UK
Settle Your Tax Arrears Safely and Avoid Further HMRC Action
Tax arrears and HMRC audits in the UK are some of the most stressful situations individuals and businesses can face.
Do you have long-term UK tax arrears or unfiled UK tax returns? Are you worried that HMRC will initiate a UK tax audit or an HMRC UK tax check on you? We are UK tax advisors with over 20 years of experience representing clients before HMRC and we know how to effectively resolve even the most complex cases.
Our team of UK tax advisors has been successfully representing clients in HMRC proceedings for over twenty years, helping them get out of even the most complex tax arrears. Thanks to our experience, we are able to quickly fill in missing settlements, correct erroneous declarations and submit applications for the remission or reduction of tax penalties. We support both individuals who have not submitted a self assessment on time and are subject to penalty for late self assessment UK, as well as LTD companies that have to face LTD UK tax penalties or UK VAT penalty.
HMRC imposes penalties for misstatements, failure to report income and late returns and payments. To this is added interest, which can significantly increase tax liabilities. Our goal is to minimize these costs and negotiate the most advantageous solution.
HMRC has very broad powers for tax audits and investigations. An HMRC UK audit, an HMRC UK tax check or even an HMRC UK investigation are procedures where it is easy to make a costly mistake without professional representation. We know the procedures for compliance, appeals and assessments, so we can effectively defend the interests and conduct negotiations on behalf of the client. We handle cases involving UK tax arrears, several years of UK tax arrears or even historical UK tax debts, where experience in interviews with HMRC is essential.
Tax penalties can relate to incorrect settlements, failure to report tax liability, as well as late refunds or payments. Many people and companies do not realize that in addition to penalties, interest is also charged, which can significantly increase the amount of the liability. Our role is to limit these consequences as much as possible, often through procedures to voluntarily disclose UK taxes, disclose outstanding UK income or take advantage of the opportunities provided by a UK tax amnesty.
Our HMRC Arrears & Penalties Services Include
Review of outstanding tax liabilities and penalty notices
We begin by reviewing your HMRC correspondence and identifying exactly what is owed, including any interest or surcharges. Our team then prepares a clear action plan to resolve the issue.
Negotiation of payment plans (Time to Pay Arrangements)
WiseTax helps you apply for Time to Pay Arrangements – formal instalment plans that spread your tax debt over several months, reducing financial pressure and avoiding enforcement.
Preparation of voluntary tax disclosures to HMRC
If you have undeclared income or past filing errors, we prepare a full Voluntary Disclosure to HMRC under the appropriate scheme.This proactive approach can significantly reduce penalties and prevent criminal investigation.
Representation during HMRC investigations or correspondence
We act as your authorised tax agent, handling all communication with HMRC – from penalty appeals and compliance checks to repayment negotiations.
Ongoing compliance advice to prevent future penalties
Once your case is resolved, WiseTax provides guidance to help you stay compliant and avoid future issues with deadlines or underpayments.
