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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 9 MIN

Tax Investigations: What's Really Triggering HMRC?

from For Finances Sake (FFS) · host Rachael Chadwick-Harrison

Rachael and Joanna dive into a topic that sparks fear in many business owners: Tax Investigations But don’t panic, this isn’t about shady dealings or stashing receipts in your freezer. Instead, we’re breaking down why HMRC might come knocking, the most common triggers we’ve seen in nearly 20 years of practice, and most importantly, how you can prevent it from happening to you. From VAT reclaims to IR35 pitfalls, spurned spouses tipping off HMRC, and even how your social media side hustle could land you in hot water, this episode is packed with real-world stories, practical advice, and just enough humour to make the subject bearable.

Rachael and Joanna dive into a topic that sparks fear in many business owners: Tax Investigations But don’t panic, this isn’t about shady dealings or stashing receipts in your freezer. Instead, we’re breaking down why HMRC might come knocking, the most common triggers we’ve seen in nearly 20 years of practice, and most importantly, how you can prevent it from happening to you. From VAT reclaims to IR35 pitfalls, spurned spouses tipping off HMRC, and even how your social media side hustle could land you in hot water, this episode is packed with real-world stories, practical advice, and just enough humour to make the subject bearable.

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