Can anyone recommend a good tax advisor for someone with not much money i.e. charges a flat fee and not like PTS want a cut of any supposed savings made in negotiating a settlement with HMRC
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The chances of PTS getting anying from their cut are close to zero.
HMRC don't negotiate. It's take it or leave it. -
talk to phil@dswtres if you are looking for settlement.Originally posted by Vincenth1 View PostCan anyone recommend a good tax advisor for someone with not much money i.e. charges a flat fee and not like PTS want a cut of any supposed savings made in negotiating a settlement with HMRCComment
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Not entirely true. HMRC make uninformed decisions and in my case my accountant and I successfully argued a reduction based on unclaimed expenses.Originally posted by Loan Ranger View PostThe chances of PTS getting anying from their cut are close to zero.
HMRC don't negotiate. It's take it or leave it.
One they and you settle on a figure, then you are correct, there is no negotiation to reduce it further for good will or good behaviour.Comment
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Do you know how do I contact phil?Originally posted by me206et View Posttalk to phil@dswtres if you are looking for settlement.Comment
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They get £500, which is better than nothing from their pov.Originally posted by Loan Ranger View PostThe chances of PTS getting anying from their cut are close to zero.
HMRC don't negotiate. It's take it or leave it."I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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pm sent, not sure if am supposed to put email addresses on here.Originally posted by bapudeb View PostDo you know how do I contact phil?Comment
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I would advise getting in contact with StepChange StepChange Debt CharityOriginally posted by Vincenth1 View PostCan anyone recommend a good tax advisor for someone with not much money i.e. charges a flat fee and not like PTS want a cut of any supposed savings made in negotiating a settlement with HMRC
They provide free expert advice and may well be able to help."I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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