Our expert VAT specialists are dedicated to advising individuals, micro-businesses, and SMEs with all manner of tax issues. Our decades of experience in HMRC-related matters have given us a unique insight into policies and procedures. Accordingly, when you instruct our VAT solicitors, you can be confident of receiving the very best legal advice and support.

 

For a confidential free discussion, call us today on 01908 414990,  alternatively email us at Hello@altion-law.co.uk or complete our Free Enquiry Form and we will call you back.

 

What do our VAT Solicitors specialise in?

 

  • VAT Penalties

 HMRC carries out hundreds of thousands of VAT investigations and inspections annually in a bid to claw back some of the millions of pounds lost to the revenue through incorrect reporting. If, following its investigations, HMRC believes you have made errors in your VAT reports, it may issue a financial penalty. Unless you appeal HMRC’s decision, it will assume you accept your wrongdoing.

The penalties for incorrect VAT reporting include fines and prison sentences. Facing the issue head-on and engaging with HMRC is crucial in managing the issue and securing the most lenient penalty in the circumstances. To ensure you do not do or say anything to jeopardise your position, advice from expert VAT solicitors like ours is essential. If you disagree with HMRC’s decision, we will liaise with the officers on your behalf, explaining your position and seeking to convince HMRC that you have a reasonable excuse for the errors identified.

Examples of factors that can encourage HMRC to forego the penalty include the following:

  • You made an innocent mistake.
  • You have a reasonable excuse for making the errors.
  • You came forward and notified HMRC of the issue as soon as you became aware of it.

If HMRC maintains that a penalty is due, our VAT solicitors will consider requesting a VAT review. At the review, a different HMRC officer will consider the facts of your matter and decide whether the decision should stand or be overturned.

If the outcome of the VAT review is that HMRC stands by its original decision, our VAT solicitors will advise you on making an appeal to the Tax Tribunal, including the pros and cons, timescale, costs, and likely outcome.

 

  • VAT Inspections and Investigations

 VAT inspections and investigations can disrupt your commercial operations and cause substantial stress.  Having expert VAT solicitors like ours by your side when facing a VAT inspection and investigation will ensure the inspection proceeds smoothly and give you peace of mind that your interests will be fully protected throughout the process.

HMRC officers must follow strict rules and procedures when carrying out VAT inspections and investigations. When we accompany you to your meetings with HMRC officers, we will ensure they adhere to their obligations and act with propriety. If they don’t, we will challenge their actions and raise a complaint where appropriate. At the same time, however, we will cooperate fully with HMRC and ensure you deal with any queries swiftly and comprehensively. That way, if any errors are identified, we will be in a stronger position should we need to negotiate a settlement with HMRC on your behalf.

 

  • VAT Claims Rejected

If HMRC disallows the VAT claimed in your VAT return, you can be left significantly out of pocket. Common reasons for HMRC refusing VAT claims include the following:

  • Incorrect documentation
  • Questions over a document’s validity
  • Errors in your VAT return

If HMRC refuses to grant a VAT refund in circumstances where you believe one is due, our VAT solicitors will step in and seek to resolve the issue for you as quickly and cost-efficiently as possible. We are expert negotiators with an excellent track record of securing favourable outcomes for our clients.

 

 What do our VAT Solicitors offer?

Many law firms offer HMRC-related advice but not all are experts in this niche area of law. At Altion Law, we specialise in HMRC matters and have a department of VAT solicitors and barristers whose sole focus is assisting clients facing tax issues. We couple our exceptional legal expertise with extensive commercial experience, with many of our VAT solicitors having worked in the public sector and for leading corporations. As a result, we take a commercial approach to our clients’ issues and offer practical, solution-focused advice that works in the context of your business operations.

 

Our VAT solicitors believe that our clients deserve not only first-class legal advice, but also excellent client care. Unlike many other firms, we are not target-driven, but instead seek to provide the best possible service and develop long-lasting working relationships with our clients.  As a consequence, the vast majority of our clients come back to us time and time again for help with their legal matters and recommend us to their family, friends, and business partners.

 

For a confidential free discussion, call us today on 01908 414990,  alternatively email us at Hello@altion-law.co.uk or complete our Free Enquiry Form and we will call you back.