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Why use OneE TDI?
At the core of OneE TDI is a highly experienced team specialising in all areas of tax disputes and investigations work. We are all former HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) inspectors/investigators – so we know how HMRC thinks! We are constantly in touch with HMRC inspectors/investigators, so we have up to date insights into current HMRC practice and policy. A scenario that you might think is impossible to resolve is actually something that we come across every week in our work.
We offer confidential, non-judgemental advice to best defend clients and have a proven track record in successfully managing all contentious tax matters and reducing the potential tax, interest and penalties that could potentially be sought by HMRC. We provide a comprehensive service to accountants, lawyers and their clients, which saves clients both time and money.
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When should I use OneE TDI?
The initial strategy for managing an enquiry can be often crucial to its outcome. We, therefore, prefer to be involved in an enquiry right from the start. That said, specialist advice (or a second opinion) at any point in the enquiry can help resolve outstanding issues and conclude matters quickly.
Please contact us if you think OneE TDI might be able to help. We are happy to discuss matters initially on a no obligation basis.
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How can OneE TDI help?
Our Services page details the areas/issues on which we provide specialist advice. We deal with both civil and criminal tax investigations and are regularly asked to act as an Forensic Expert Witness. OneE TDI is also one of the few specialists able to provide genuine expert advice on Proceeds of Crime Act investigations (including Restraint, Confiscation and Civil Forfeiture matters).
Our aim is always to be flexible and to work with you in the best interests of your client. We will manage the whole tax investigation or, if you prefer, provide expert specialist advice – with you continuing to be the 'point of contact' with HMRC.
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What type of civil tax investigation cases has OneE TDI worked on recently with lawyers?
OneE TDI is often asked by lawyers to directly represent their clients in a civil tax investigation. Increasingly, we are also being instructed to make voluntary disclosures to HMRC (in particular via the Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility or as part of another HMRC Campaign).
OneE TDI has recently worked with lawyers to deal with tax disclosure issues relating to clients being investigated by both the SFO and FSA. In addition, we have successfully worked as part of the Defence team representing clients who were subject to restraint, confiscation and civil forfeiture proceedings.
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What about fees?
Again, our aim is to be flexible. We try to tailor the fee arrangements to suit each case (e.g. fixed fees, hourly charge rates, contingent fees etc).
If you refer the entire case/enquiry to us, then we will pay you a commission (based on the fees recovered from your client). Certain conditions do apply, but our aim is always to try to financially reward you for trusting us with your client.
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What about fee protection insurance?
A number of clients are covered by fee protection (or legal fees) insurance and insurers are typically reluctant to involve specialists as they believe it will increase the cost of any claim. This is not how we work. Where possible, we will work within the agreed terms of the policy (including charge rates, claim procedures etc) and our specialist advice can actually help reduce the potential cost of the claim.
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What about legal professional privilege?
We are experienced in dealing with cases within the confines of both litigation privilege and legal advice privilege. Our aim is always to work with you to best protect any privileged information.
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What are OneE TDI's aims?
OneE TDI aims to: -
- Provide you and your clients with a first-class service;
- Best defend your client from HMRC;
- Mitigate your client's potential exposure to tax, interest and penalties;
- Satisfactorily conclude the enquiry as quickly as possible; and
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Why should I choose OneE TDI?
We take control of and manage all issues relating to tax disputes and investigations so that you and your clients can get on with their life and their businesses. What price peace of mind?
Please see the Testimonials kindly provided by our clients (or their accountants or lawyers), which confirm our levels of client service.
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How can I contact OneE TDI?
If you would like a free, confidential, no obligation discussion with us please contact either Gary Rowson or Mark Taylor on 0800 652 6156 or complete and submit the online form below.
Whilst we endeavour to provide informative and accurate information, the content on this site is for general information purposes only and should not be taken to constitute tax or legal advice which must always be tailored to individual circumstances. Please contact us if you would like to discuss matters.
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Working with Lawyers