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HMRC compliance checks and investigations

A focused webinar on HMRC powers, penalties, and practical strategies for managing tax compliance

Overview

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By participating in this session, you will develop a thorough understanding of HMRC’s information powers and gain detailed knowledge of the penalty regime that governs compliance.

The session will provide valuable insight into the reasons behind the initiation of compliance checks, as well as an in-depth explanation of HMRC’s risk assessment and profiling techniques. You will also benefit from a comprehensive summary and review of the penalties regime, equipping you with the tools to better support clients.

Furthermore, the session will offer practical prevention techniques and client-focused strategies aimed at reducing exposure to risk. You will receive expert advice, including hints and tips for effectively handling HMRC meetings, and conclude with an overview of recent developments to ensure you are fully up to date with the latest changes in HMRC practices.

This seminar will be of benefit to anyone involved in dealing with tax compliance and return obligations for self-assessment clients.

  • Review of statutory background
  • HMRC powers
  • Taxpayer rights and obligations
  • Interest and penalty rules

Russell Cockburn

Russell Cockburn is an independent tax consultant based in Cumbria but with clients all over the UK. He provides tax consultancy services to accountants, lawyers and other professionals as well as looking after his own clients and lecturing on tax around the UK and overseas. Russell has nearly 40 years’ experience in dealing with UK direct tax matters and specialises in tax planning and advisory services for wealthy individuals and owner managed businesses. Russell is the author of two books on small business taxation and a regular write on tax for various publications.

If you are unable to join the live webinars, they will be available on-demand 24 hours after the live webinar ends and you will have access to the sessions for 12 months.

Should you wish to view or download the handout materials in advance of the event, they will be available one day prior through your document library at https://events.accaglobal.com.

Price

Price (excluding VAT) 68 GBP

Location

United Kingdom

Date & time

30 October 2025, 09:30 - 12:30

Enquiries

Email enquiries UKCL@accaglobal.com

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