HMRC letter re flat-rate VAT scheme

[malvolio]

As covered in and by However he does need those questions answered appropriately.

The thing about Paranoia is that while you may start just thinking "they are out to get me", it quickly turns into "they are out to get everyone". Hence what to me looks like an innocent new VAT inquiry based on the flat rate VAT and employers NI abuses looks to you like the beginnings of an IR35 inquiry - which based on the facts to hand makes little sense....

Several hundred IR35 investigation users would beg to differ.

But you're right as always, the OP should just answer the questions as best he can. Nothing will come of it. Perhaps...

[MrMarkyMark]

Several hundred IR35 investigation users would beg to differ.

But you're right as always, the OP should just answer the questions as best he can. Nothing will come of it. Perhaps...

Don't believe that is what Eek was saying at all

he does need those questions answered appropriately

[b r]

What happens if you DON'T answer the questions, what did the letter actually say?

[MrMarkyMark]

What happens if you DON'T answer the questions, what did the letter actually say?

I certainly wouldn't advise taking that approach!!!

[eek]

Several hundred IR35 investigation users would beg to differ.

But you're right as always, the OP should just answer the questions as best he can. Nothing will come of it. Perhaps...

I think you need to have your English comprehension skills checked:

he does need those questions answered appropriately != answer the questions himself.....

[Alan @ BroomeAffinity]

There's nothing usual in this. I've been directly or indirectly involved in (I'd guess) more than 2k VAT registrations and I've never heard of this. Answer with extreme care and seek advice before doing so. Probably from your insurers.

[malvolio]

I think you need to have your English comprehension skills checked:

he does need those questions answered appropriately != answer the questions himself.....

So we're actually all agreed, from SueEllen's post onwards. That's good then.

I hope the OP takes Alan's post very seriously though.

[SueEllen]

There's nothing usual in this. I've been directly or indirectly involved in (I'd guess) more than 2k VAT registrations and I've never heard of this. Answer with extreme care and seek advice before doing so. Probably from your insurers.

@shazbot - This guy is an accountant so take his words very seriously.

[b r]

I certainly wouldn't advise taking that approach!!!

Which is why I asked what the letter ACTUALLY said...

[MrMarkyMark]

Which is why I asked what the letter ACTUALLY said...

Pretty irrelevant, no?

Unless you think answering a series of questions from HMRCs Fraud Investigation Labour Providers Unit is optional in some way..?

Good luck!!!