Our new Fee Protection service is available to all our clients. CCH Premier Protection can significantly reduce the financial burden you would face if you became the subject of an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

The way HMRC operates is changing with the passing into law of the Finance Act 2008, which gives inspectors far greater powers than previously. The Act gives them the right to enter your premises, check your records and access your computers, all with no right of appeal. The discovery of a simple, unintentional error causing an underpayment of tax may lead to you paying HMRC large penalties as well as repaying all the tax you are deemed to owe.

If you are chosen for an investigation, we will do our utmost to ensure that the outcome is as favourable for you as it can be. In most cases, we hope to be able to reach a settlement with HMRC that is considerably lower than their original demand; in some cases we may be able to convince them to withdraw their claim altogether. However, this can take a considerable amount of time and, even if no additional tax or penalty payment is due, we will still have to charge you for the professional fees incurred in dealing with HMRC on your behalf; such fees frequently amount to thousands of pounds.

For a small annual subscription, the scheme will provide you with the equivalent of up to £100,000 worth of our time in the event of a written intervention by the tax authorities and enables us to dedicate as much time as necessary to get the best result for you, without worrying about spiralling expenses.

For all business clients, included in the service at no extra cost, is access to CCH's market leading Business Support Helpline, a valuable resource which could save your business time and expense. Please read the leaflet by clicking the link below for more details.

Also below is a copy of the Policy Summary which provides further details of the service and a leaflet giving more information about Premier Protection and the benefits it provides. Some of the highlights are:-

i) In most cases for partnerships the fee also includes the individual Tax Returns of the partners (if we act for them as well).
ii) In most cases for Limited companies, the fee also includes the individual Tax Returns of the directors (if we act for them as well).

However, please check the leaflet to ensure you are covered.

If you would like to discuss CCH Premier Protection in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact either James Wade or me or anyone else at the office who will be happy to assist you.

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