Tax Dispute Resolution Services That Protect You And Your Business
Pearl Lemon Tax understands the pressure that tax disputes can create, and that pressure can grow quickly if you feel outnumbered or outmatched. Whether you are dealing with enquiries, penalties, inaccuracies, or disagreements that feel unfair or excessive, our tax dispute resolution provides a structured way to resolve every issue so you never get taken advantage of.
When you choose our tax dispute resolution service, you get ahead of the problem, understand what you are dealing with, and push for an outcome that is fair and justified.
Schedule a consultation today to discuss with our tax dispute resolution experts.
Our Services
Every service below exists to reduce uncertainty, defend your position, and keep negotiations focused on resolutions that make sense.
HMRC Enquiry Defence
Our HMRC enquiry defence focuses on building a clear timeline of your tax position, a technical review of HMRC’s requests, and a response plan that keeps you in control.
We handle the following:
- Review of all correspondence and legislation relevant to your case
- Drafting all replies to HMRC in a direct and compliant tone
- Analysis of claim accuracy, tax return filings, receipts, and business records
- Prevention of unnecessary assessments or penalties arising from guesswork
You get structure, clarity, and representation that keeps the spotlight on what HMRC must prove. You protect your financial position by ensuring the enquiry stays within the correct scope. Book a call today.
Penalty Appeals And Reductions
Penalties are issued for many reasons. Late submissions, inaccuracy claims, or failure to notify. Many of these penalties can be reduced or cancelled when the right evidence and technical arguments are presented. Our work focuses on identifying reasonable excuse arguments, procedural mistakes by HMRC, and any misapplied penalty percentage rates.
We carry out:
- Review of penalty banding and HMRC calculation methods
- Preparation of a challenge that aligns with official guidance
- Submission of evidence showing reasonable excuse or special circumstances
- Reduction strategies that have saved clients up to 70 percent on assessments
With a structured appeal, you reduce financial strain and restore control over your tax position.
Tax Investigations Support
Full investigations bring high stakes. You face requests that dig into every corner of your financial activity. You may be unsure what needs to be supplied and what exceeds the legal scope. Our tax investigation support brings order to the chaos.
We provide:
- Full assessment of your personal or business tax history
- Review of CIS records, corporation tax filings, payroll records, and VAT submissions
- Preparation of a disclosure strategy that avoids unnecessary risks
- Representation during meetings and interviews
This is where having guidance that understands investigative procedure saves you time, stress, and money. Book a call today.
VAT Dispute Resolution
If your VAT numbers do not align with their expectations, you face reclaims, penalties, or restricted claims. Our role is to examine the evidence line by line and push back where HMRC misinterprets your data.
We handle:
- Review of VAT returns, category decisions, and partial exemption calculations
- Technical assessment of supply chains and VAT treatment
- Representation for VAT repayment disputes and verification checks
- Evidence-led challenges to incorrect assessments
With correct representation, you defend your VAT position and stop HMRC from applying incorrect assumptions.
PAYE And Payroll Compliance Disputes
Payroll investigations focus on employment status, benefits reporting, and PAYE deductions. You may be told your treatment of contractors, benefits, or reimbursements is incorrect. Our service addresses these issues with a technical review of employment status tests, PAYE calculations, and legislative guidance.
We cover:
- Employment status analysis for PAYE and off-payroll working rules
- Review of benefits in kind reporting and Class 1A NIC accuracy
- Correction of HMRC misinterpretation of payroll records
- Preparation of evidence showing compliant payroll activity
With the correct approach, you avoid unnecessary assessments, lost time, and added NIC liabilities.
CIS Dispute Resolution
Contractors and subcontractors face a specific set of compliance challenges under the Construction Industry Scheme. HMRC may question deductions, verification processes, or payment records. Our CIS dispute resolution service identifies inconsistencies in HMRC’s calculations and supports your position with clear evidence.
This service includes:
- Reconciliation of CIS deduction statements and payment trails
- Technical breakdown of verification procedures
- Representation during CIS compliance checks
- Argument preparation for disputed deductions or penalties
This protects your cash flow and ensures HMRC follows correct CIS rules.
Self Assessment Dispute Support
If HMRC believes your Self Assessment return is incorrect, you may receive enquiries, adjustments, or tax demands. This can stem from property income, capital gains, freelance work, or investment activity. Our job is to examine the numbers and issue a response that reduces liability where HMRC assumptions are wrong.
This service covers the following:
- Review of SA100 filings, supplementary pages, and supporting documents
- Adjustment of HMRC assumptions with accurate figures
- Evidence-led defence to inaccurate tax calculations
- Submission of appeals within statutory time limits
Clients often recover money lost from incorrect assessments when errors are corrected with proper evidence.
Tribunal Preparation And Representation
When negotiations fail, you need a structured case prepared for the First Tier Tribunal. This is where documentation, timelines, legislation, and expert testimony matter. Our tribunal preparation service builds a file that supports every step of your argument, ensuring the tribunal panel can see your position clearly.
It includes:
- Preparation of witness statements, argument documents, and evidence bundles
- Correct referencing of legislation and HMRC manuals
- Coordination with counsel where required
- Submission of appeals and case files before deadlines
A well-prepared case increases your chances of a fair outcome and prevents HMRC from applying unjustified assessments. Schedule a consultation today.
Schedule a consultation to see how our tax dispute resolution works for your case.
Why Choose Us
When it comes to tax dispute resolution, you want a team that understands the pressure you are under. You want someone who can cut through technical details and show you exactly where you stand. At Pearl Lemon Tax, our tax dispute resolution focuses on clarity, structure, and keeping HMRC accountable at every stage.
We work with individuals, landlords, contractors, small businesses, larger organisations, and anyone facing an HMRC issue. Many of our clients come to us after trying to handle things alone. Once the right process is followed, they often see reductions in penalties, shorter disputes, and better financial outcomes.
Area | Typical Outcome |
Penalty appeals | Reductions of 40 to 70 percent |
VAT disputes | Resolution within 4 to 8 weeks depending on case scope |
HMRC enquiries | 60 percent resolved without additional tax assessments |
Investigation support | Significant cut in time spent dealing with HMRC |
Tribunal work | Strong preparation that improves case clarity |
Industry Statistics That Matter
- Around 300,000 HMRC compliance checks are opened each year
- Roughly 40 percent of these checks result in no additional tax when challenged correctly
- VAT errors remain one of the top issues leading to business penalties
- Penalties have increased year on year due to automated systems and digital reporting
- A large proportion of appeals succeed when structured arguments are presented
Book a call today to review your tax situation in detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We review the figures, evidence, and legal basis for HMRC’s claim. If the assessment is wrong, we challenge it.
Yes. We review whether the penalties were issued correctly and whether reasonable excuse arguments apply. Many penalties can be reduced when the right evidence is provided.
Yes. We draft and submit all letters, responses, and evidence. You avoid unnecessary conversations with HMRC and prevent misunderstandings.
We prepare your case file, including evidence, witness statements, and legislation references. If needed, we coordinate with counsel to ensure your position is presented correctly.
Yes. We assess VAT entries, evidence documents, supply classifications, and any issues HMRC has raised. Our goal is to correct misinterpretations and validate your claims.
Sort Out Your Tax Dispute Today
You do not need to deal with HMRC alone. When you have the right structure behind you, the pressure lowers and outcomes become clearer. If you want to protect your position and move toward a resolution that makes sense, now is the time to take the next step.
Schedule a consultation now.
