HMRC Criminal
Investigations
An HMRC criminal investigation is the most serious action HMRC can take against a taxpayer. If you’ve received correspondence from HMRC suggesting criminal conduct or inviting you to an interview under caution, the consequences can be severe. These cases are not about correcting errors—they are about prosecuting suspected tax fraud.
At My Tax Consultants, we have extensive experience supporting individuals and businesses facing criminal tax investigations. Our role is to protect your rights, assess your position, and offer calm, strategic guidance throughout the process.
What Triggers an HMRC Criminal Investigation?
An HMRC criminal enquiry usually begins when HMRC believes there is deliberate dishonesty, such as:
- Submitting false tax returns
- Concealing income (including offshore earnings)
- Using fraudulent invoices or fake companies
- Involvement in avoidance schemes that cross into evasion
Unlike routine tax compliance checks, a tax fraud investigation involves HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) and is conducted with the intention of prosecution. HMRC has extensive powers to interview suspects, obtain warrants, and seize documents.
You may be contacted via letter or asked to attend an HMRC interview under caution. This is not a routine meeting. It follows strict legal procedure, and what you say may be used in criminal court.
What You Should Do Immediately
If HMRC is pursuing you under criminal suspicion, do not respond without first obtaining professional advice. Your next step could affect the outcome of the entire investigation. Even a casual remark during an interview could harm your defence.
We advise you to:
- Do not ignore HMRC contact. Whether you’ve received a letter, phone call, or visit, it’s important to respond appropriately.
- Seek immediate legal-accounting support. This is not a situation to handle alone or with a general accountant.
- Avoid informal conversations. HMRC staff are trained investigators. Any statement may be used against you.
How We Support You
My Tax Consultants provides practical, strategic support to individuals and business owners under investigation. When facing a criminal tax investigation, we:
- Assess the scope and seriousness of your situation
- Act as your professional representative in all HMRC correspondence
- Support you through interviews under caution, ensuring your rights are protected
- Advise on disclosure options, including the possibility of voluntary disclosure to HMRC
- Coordinate with legal counsel, if prosecution becomes likely
- Prepare technical responses and review all tax records in dispute
Our goal is to resolve matters where possible without prosecution—and where prosecution is unavoidable, to support you with precision and discretion.
Voluntary Disclosure: Act Before HMRC Does
If you believe your tax affairs may not be in order, it may be possible to make a voluntary disclosure to HMRC before they begin a criminal enquiry. This can significantly reduce penalties and often prevents criminal proceedings.
We will advise you honestly on whether disclosure is a suitable route and manage the process from start to finish.
Why Choose My Tax Consultants?
With offices in Batley, Leeds, Manchester, and London, we are trusted by clients across the UK to manage high-stakes HMRC cases discreetly and professionally. We understand the stress and uncertainty that comes with being under investigation.
Clients choose us because:
- We know HMRC’s approach and how their criminal teams operate
- We maintain full confidentiality throughout
- We work efficiently to protect your assets, reputation, and legal rights
- We collaborate with top tax investigation lawyers when needed
If your situation is serious, you need experienced tax professionals who know how to handle HMRC investigations—not just from a technical perspective, but with an understanding of how to manage sensitive, high-pressure situations.
Get Help Today – Protect Your Future
If HMRC has contacted you—or if you suspect that a tax fraud investigation is on the horizon—contact us today. The earlier you act, the better your chances of managing the situation effectively.
Call My Tax Consultants or use our secure form to arrange a confidential consultation with a specialist.
We’ll give you a clear, honest assessment and a practical strategy to move forward.
