Armed with the Connect Computer System, it is evident that HM Revenue & Customs are increasingly launching tax enquiries and investigations where they consider there is a reasonable possibility to collect further taxes.
HMRC’s Connect Computer System was introduced in Mid 2010 and is now heavily used as an analytical tool for risk assessment for loss of revenue. The system is designed to cross-check and gather information from various systems including:
- Adverts on the internet
- Bank accounts (UK and many countries overseas)
- Council tax
- Companies House
- Credit reference agencies
- Credit and debit card transactions
- DVLA
- DWP and other government databases
- Online market places (e.g: eBay, Amazon, Gumtree)
- The electoral roll
- Gas Safe Register
- Insurance Companies
- Mortgage and Loan providers
- Land Registry
- Social Media websites (e.g. FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn)
- Google Earth
As a result of this more individuals and businesses are finding themselves being investigated without doing any wrong.
Dealing with HMRC on Tax enquiries and investigations can be extremely stressful and time consuming. Our team have extensive experience and knowledge in handling HMRC enquiries and investigations. We take the stress out of your hands and manage the investigation to get you the best possible outcome.
Our team can assist with more areas of tax investigations including:
- Contractual Disclosure Facility (CDF) and Code of Practice 9 (COP 9)
- HMRC enquiries
- Tax disclosures
- Tax dispute resolution
- Worldwide Disclosure facility
To find out more about our tax investigation services and how we can support you, call us on 020 8550 5295 or email info@cityedgeandco.com