VAT dispute resolution

Our VAT consultants are qualified professionals who can use their VAT expertise to help you understand your rights and options, and who can represent you in certain disputes and negotiations with an HMRC officer.

A VAT assessment consultant can help you in a number of ways, including:

• Understanding your rights and options: They can help you understand the law and how it applies to your specific situation. They can also advise you on your options for resolving the dispute, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation.
• Negotiating with HMRC: They can negotiate with HMRC on your behalf. They have the experience and expertise to get the best possible outcome for you.
• Representing you at an appeal hearing: If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, a consultant can represent you at an appeal hearing. They will present your case to the appeal tribunal and will advocate for your interests.

If you are facing a VAT dispute, it is important to seek professional help as soon as possible. They can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in negotiations with HMRC.

This will give you the best chance of resolving the dispute quickly and cost-effectively.

What is VAT Dispute Resolution?

This is the process of resolving a dispute between a business and HMRC over VAT. This process can happen for a number of reasons, such as:

• The business believes that HMRC has wrongly assessed them for VAT.
• The business believes that HMRC has wrongly denied them a VAT refund.
• The business believes that HMRC has wrongly imposed a VAT penalty.

VAT Dispute Resolution can be a complex and time-consuming process. It is important to seek professional advice and help from a VAT or tax dispute resolution consultant if you want an effective solution for a VAT dispute.

How Can a VAT Dispute Resolution Consultant Help?

AVAT dispute resolution consultant can help you in resolving disputes in a number of ways, including:

• Understanding your rights and options
  They can help you understand the law and how it applies to your specific situation and any legal ruling. They can also advise you on your options for resolving the dispute, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation.
• Negotiating with HMRC
  They can negotiate with HMRC on your behalf to resolve this. They have the experience and expertise to get the best possible outcome for you, and will explain how the overall process works to help give you a better understanding of it.
• Representing you at an appeal tax tribunal hearing
  If the dispute cannot be resolved through an agreement, negotiation or other evidence, a consultant can represent you at an appeal hearing. They will present your case to the appeal tribunal and will advocate for your interests.

The Benefits of Hiring a VAT Dispute Resolution Consultant

There are a number of benefits to hiring a consultant, including:

• Peace of mind
  A VAT dispute can be a stressful and time-consuming experience. Hiring a consultant can give you peace of mind knowing that you have someone who is experienced in dealing with these types of tax disputes before.
• Cost savings
  A consultant can help you to save money in the long run. They can negotiate with HMRC on your behalf to get a better settlement, less penalties and other costs, they can also represent you at an appeal hearing if necessary.
• Increased chances of success with tax disputes
  A consultant has the experience and expertise to increase your chances of success. They know the law and how it applies to your specific situation, give advice and they can negotiate effectively with HMRC.

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR process)

Another option to resolve the matter is to use mediation under the HMRC Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedure.
We have used this channel successfully with a number of clients to resolve tax issues. ADR has the advantage of being conducted in private at less expense, and in a less formal setting. However, it is still possible to appeal to the Tax Tribunal if ADR is unsuccessful.

Here are some additional details about ADR as a form of VAT dispute resolution:

• Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a voluntary process. Both parties must agree to participate in ADR before it can begin.
• ADR is confidential. The information that is discussed during ADR cannot be used in any other legal proceedings.
• ADR is less formal than court proceedings. There are no judges or juries involved in ADR.
• ADR is more flexible than court proceedings. The parties can agree to their own rules and procedures for ADR including seeking to settle matters by way of email as well as face to face meetings.

If you are considering using ADR to attempt a VAT dispute resolution, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your options. We can help you understand the ADR process and can represent you at your ADR hearing.

HMRC have stated that the number of cases resolved through ADR at 90% which equates to the number of cases successfully resolved by agreement as a percentage of the total number of ADR cases closed during 2021 – 2022. Our experience of ADR produces a similar result since ADR was introduced.

SolveVAT Can Give Guidance and Support You

If you are seeking a VAT dispute resolution, it is important to seek professional help from a consultant as they can help you understand your rights and options, the penalties and can represent you in negotiations with HMRC.

Please contact one of our experienced VAT consultants today to discuss your circumstances by calling 0161 883 2120 or email us.
We will then be in touch at a time that is convenient for you.