Expertise
- Dispute Resolution
- Tax Disputes
- Tax Investigations
- Employment Benefit Trusts
- Tax Schemes
- Offshore Tax Disclosure
- Corporate Criminal Offence
- Senior Accounting Officer
- Tax Strategy
- Tax Governance
- Tax controls frameworks
- HMRC Enquiries
- Code of Practice 8
- Code of Practice 9
- Time to Pay
- HMRC Arrears
- Offshore Disclosure
Summary
Richard has specialised in tax for over 30 years providing advice and supporting clients in tax investigations, disputes with HMRC and to enable them to manage the tax risk in their business.
Previously, Richard spent 18 years in HMRC, including working in the Fraud Investigation Service, and subsequently spent 14 years working in a “Big 4” firm leading the Tax Disputes and Tax Reporting and Strategy business in PwC in the North East.
Richard’s experience and extensive technical knowledge has assisted clients on a wide range of issues to achieve the best possible results and provide clarity and certainty on their tax positions.
Recently, Richard has assisted with the following:
- Advised on a range of enquiries and disputes, including serious fraud investigations under Code of Practice 9, settlement of tax disputes, corporate and personal residence enquiries, domicile enquiries, HMRC powers and penalties and technical queries.
- Settlement of historic tax planning arrangements, having significant experience and understanding of a wide range of tax schemes to ensure the best possible settlement terms. Additionally, Richard has also dealt with a number of Accelerated Payment Notices and Follower Notices.
- Assist clients in tax risk management, including preparation of Tax Strategies, SAO support, tax control framework consulting, Corporate Criminal Offence compliance and Business Risk Reviews.
- Provide advice to clients who are in financial distress and assist in Time to Pay negotiations with HMRC.