As part of our network of approved and trusted accounting practices, we consider you as our preferred partners when sourcing a practice for our clients. Many clients who seek independent tax advice relating to HMRC enquiries, investigations and checks also require filing accountants to assist them in the future.
By you joining our network and referring clients to our experienced specialists, we forge a personal relationship with your practice and look to place clients who are looking for an accountant with you. After all, one good turn deserves another.
On a serious note, we have experienced in the past clients who have taken legal action against their current accountant for attempting to deal with HMRC enquiries when they just didn't have the experience or knowledge to do so. Please don't risk this approach as you may find yourself in much more trouble (financially and legally) than the job was worth.
After all, HMRC themselves recommend that those placed investigation through the COP9 process seek specialist advice rather than rely on their usual accountant, as evidenced by point 1.2 of the COP9 document which is issued with their opening correspondence.
Finally, we do not poach clients from you. Here at The Tax Faculty we do not file any tax returns for clients. We want to work with you in order to assist your clients with the more complex issues while you continue with day-to-day matters.