ILRA Ltd - Mediating Tax Disputes with HMRC

ILRA Ltd specializes in resolving tax disputes through effective mediation, providing a constructive and cost-efficient alternative to litigation. Our team understands that tax disputes with HMRC can be complex, time-consuming, and financially draining for individuals and businesses alike. At ILRA Ltd, we bring extensive experience and expertise to guide you through the mediation process, offering a pathway to a fair and satisfactory resolution. Why Mediation for Tax Disputes? Tax disputes often involve intricate financial and legal matters, and negotiating with HMRC can be a daunting experience. Mediation offers an opportunity to engage with HMRC in a neutral, structured setting to explore settlement options without the adversarial approach of traditional litigation. By facilitating open dialogue and narrowing down the issues, our mediators can help all parties find common ground, avoiding costly court proceedings. Areas of Expertise in Tax Dispute Mediation 1. Disputes Over Tax Assessments and Liabilities • Income Tax Disputes: Helping individuals and businesses challenge or negotiate income tax assessments made by HMRC, addressing issues such as miscalculated liabilities, penalties, or disputed deductions. • Corporation Tax Disputes: Mediating between HMRC and businesses to resolve disputes relating to corporation tax calculations, relief claims, or penalties. • Value Added Tax (VAT) Disputes: Addressing disagreements over VAT assessments, recovery of VAT, and disputes involving VAT-exempt transactions. 2. Disputes Involving Tax Penalties Our experienced mediators assist with resolving disputes involving various types of HMRC penalties, including: • Late Filing and Late Payment Penalties: Addressing disagreements over penalties imposed for delays in filing returns or making tax payments. • Inaccurate Return Penalties: Mediating disputes concerning penalties levied due to alleged inaccuracies or omissions in tax returns. • Penalties for Non-Compliance: Resolving conflicts arising from perceived non-compliance with HMRC’s regulations, such as failure to report taxable income or failure to register for relevant taxes. 3. Disputes Related to Tax Investigations and Enquiries HMRC investigations and enquiries can place a significant strain on individuals and businesses. Our mediators help manage the stress and complexity of these disputes by facilitating negotiations over: • HMRC Enquiries: Helping resolve disputes arising from HMRC’s enquiries into personal or corporate tax returns, including disputes over disclosure requirements. • Tax Avoidance Allegations: Mediating cases involving allegations of tax avoidance schemes, where parties seek to clarify or contest HMRC’s position. • HMRC Compliance Checks: Supporting businesses during disputes over compliance checks or audit findings conducted by HMRC. 4. Employment and Payroll Tax Disputes Conflicts relating to payroll taxes can be particularly challenging. ILRA Ltd offers mediation services in cases such as: • PAYE and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) Disputes: Resolving conflicts regarding the payment and calculation of PAYE and NICs for employers and employees. • Employment Status Disputes: Mediating disagreements over the classification of workers as employees or contractors, and the resulting tax implications. 5. Disputes Over Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax • Capital Gains Tax Disputes: Helping individuals and businesses resolve conflicts relating to capital gains tax calculations, asset valuations, and reliefs. • Inheritance Tax Disputes: Addressing issues with HMRC over the valuation of estates, exemptions, and liabilities arising from inheritance tax assessments. Why Choose ILRA Ltd? At ILRA Ltd, we recognize the complexity of tax disputes and the significant impact they can have on your financial and business affairs. Our approach to mediation is tailored to the specifics of each case, with a focus on delivering fair, balanced, and efficient outcomes. We aim to reduce the financial burden and stress associated with prolonged disputes and to reach an amicable agreement between you and HMRC. With a team of skilled mediators well-versed in tax laws and experienced in dealing with HMRC, we are uniquely equipped to bridge the gap and facilitate constructive negotiations. We offer a confidential, flexible, and impartial process, helping you reach a resolution that minimizes costs and disruption. Contact Us If you are involved in a tax dispute with HMRC, let ILRA Ltd help you find a constructive way forward. Reach out to us today to discuss your case and explore how mediation can be a valuable solution to your tax dispute.