Have you received notification of an investigation?
HMRC’s Compliance Handbook at CH206150 states: “At the start of your compliance check you must tell the person the risk or reason for your check.” Similarly, when asking for information as part of the enquiry, the same section of the manual states the inspector “must provide the person with an explanation of why you need these”.
How are you treating all other costs associated with the outhouses and access? Are the outhouses only used for business purposes?
Thanks for the responses. The client operates as a sole trader and the outhouses are used exclusively for business purposes i.e stock storage. My feeling is that a reasonable apportionment of the legal costs, to acknowledge the mixed use business/private elements of the driveway, would be a reasonable approach to this.
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OK thanks for the responses. Much appreciated.
No, I haven't received notofication of an investigation.
Many thanks for your responses. I'll certainly follow up on some of the suggestions.
Thank you for your assistance Accountant A. It is appreciated. You've made a significant contribution.
Thanks for the responses. The client operates as a sole trader and the outhouses are used exclusively for business purposes i.e stock storage. My feeling is that a reasonable apportionment of the legal costs, to acknowledge the mixed use business/private elements of the driveway, would be a reasonable approach to this.
Thank you for your replies. Much appreciated.
Same situation
Did you download the latest version from HMRC's website for mac and not via the update option in the software itself?
Eureka! Thanks to all for your help.
Runningmate - It's version number 14 ......... so I shall download the latest version from HMRC's website which hopefully will solve the problem.