IR35 HMRC Defence Services for Contractors under enquiry
At Bauer & Cottrell, we specialise in providing comprehensive HMRC defence services relating to the IR35 legislation. Over the years we have defended hundreds of contractors under investigation for IR35 compliance, and we have an unbeaten track-record of winning every case we have defended.
An IR35 investigation is a very real possibility with HMRC’s processes and teams of compliance officers. Investigations can be applied retrospectively by up to 4 years, and possibly 6 years in cases where HMRC deem that reasonable care has not been taken.
If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of being subject to an IR35 / Off-Payroll enquiry, we will take up your case and enter into technical arguments with HM Revenue and Customs, putting you in the strongest position possible to win your case.
How does our IR35 HMRC defence
service work?
Stage 1
£1,250 + VAT
We will review all correspondence, contracts, working practices and HMRC letetrs and notes of interviews (in cases that have already started). We will provide recommendations and clearly set out the strengths and weaknesses of your case and what your chance of winning are.
Stage 2
£2,500 + VAT*
If we conclude at Stage 1 that you have a reasonable chance of success, we will enter into the technical debate with HMRC, usually by correspondence only until agreement is reached.
*dependent upon complexity
Stage 3
£TBD
In the very unlikely event we do not win your case at stage 2, we can further represent you at a Tribunal.
All of our cases have been won at Stage 2!
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