HMRC Enquiry Handbook

Hi everyone,

I run a small practice from home - just me and one part time accountant - specialising in individuals and small owner managed businesses.

It seems that more and more of our clients are receiving "aspect enquiries" and this is an area that I find really interesting. At the risk of sounding a bit geeky, I like nothing more than quoting tax legislation at HMRC - especially when they are pushing their luck a little bit!

I have not yet had any full blown enquiries to deal with, and certainly none that have needed to go before the special commissioners, but I'm sure that this will become the case sooner or later.

Can anyone suggest any good manuals, books etc on how to conduct and deal with HMRC enquiries? As I find this area so interesting, I would also be interested in attending courses to increase my knowledge and give me additional experience and confidence so that I can market these services to potential clients.

Any comments or suggestions will be gratefully received.

Kind regards,
Paul

Paul Pritchard