Compliance

The Inland Revenue, Contributions Agency and Customs & Excise have made extensive use of computerization and improved technology to reduce manpower levels in the general administration of their departments. They have also stated that they are committed to maintaining and, if possible, increasing their actions against non-compliance. Their resources have specifically been channeled into this area with the result that far more visits are being made to businesses, which in turn has resulted in considerable additional liabilities.

Employers especially need to be well prepared for compliance visits. If an employer knows of an impending visit it is advisable to ask us to examine the areas which will be considered, in order to mitigate any potential damage.

We can also provide a review service designed to detect errors before revenue officials come calling and to give advice in putting matters right. This is particularly effective in the compliance fields where errors in VAT, NIC and PAYE generally provide rich pickings for the authorities when they visit.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have notice of an impending visit, or if you want us to review a specific area for compliance.