It is a common misconception that an HMRC enquiry starts on receipt of an enquiry letter. Although a formal notification must be issued by HMRC within a specific timeframe, prior to sending this letter, HMRC will have conducted a risk assessment of the business to estimate any potential amount of tax lost and the years impacted.
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