HMRC campaigns and task forces are on going and Compliance checks are becoming common.

So its worth knowing that you can appoint an extra advisor to help you answer the inspectors questions, its quick and easy to to arrange using this link

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/forms/Comp1.pdf

Its a temporary authorisation that does not cancel or amend permanent authorisations ie your normal advisers/accountants

HMRC have also issued new Fact Sheets for Compliance Checks and Penalties

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/compliance/factsheets.htm

Sometimes we all need a little help and specialist advice can be invaluable

steve@bicknells.net