HMRC enquiries for EBT schemes through SANZAR

[Erhaab]

Has anyone been asked for information or received demands for years other than 08/09?

I've only received a 2008/2009 demand athough the amount is for all loans received prior to 2008/2009 - I was in the scheme for a year or so beforehand

[Shrek77]

I've only received a 2008/2009 demand athough the amount is for all loans received prior to 2008/2009 - I was in the scheme for a year or so beforehand

Does anyone else's relate to previous years to?
Don't think mine does?

[LordF]

Other years?

Has anyone been asked for information or received demands for years other than 08/09?

Yes, information requested for 2010/11. Being dealt with by Cobham Murphy now.

[Old Kent Road]

2009/10 Open Enquiry

Has anyone been asked for information or received demands for years other than 08/09?

Yes I have an open COP8 inquiry for Sanzar Solutions 09/10. It just says they are investigating the scheme centrally and no action needed at this time. Received nearly 2 years ago now.

[Shrek77]

Yes I have an open COP8 inquiry for Sanzar Solutions 09/10. It just says they are investigating the scheme centrally and no action needed at this time. Received nearly 2 years ago now.

That's interesting that they have been investigating for 2 years with no demand for tax but have made these assessments for 08/09.

[Old Kent Road]

That's interesting that they have been investigating for 2 years with no demand for tax but have made these assessments for 08/09.

Indeed. 2 years plus is what you would expect. And now we've appealed for 08/09 this could be a long wait as well.

It could be that, as others have guessed at, this time round Hmrc are on a fishing trip for any scheme users that will quickly settle.

I wouldn't be surprised if this time next year, to meet the discovery deadline, there might be a big bunch of discovery reassessments sent out for 09/10.

[Hazed]

Cobham M

Hello all, does anyone know what Cobham are going to do once your appeal/postponement has been accepted by HMRC?
Are they going to do a batch appeal and is it free?

[Old Kent Road]

Next action after appeal

Hello all, does anyone know what Cobham are going to do once your appeal/postponement has been accepted by HMRC?
Are they going to do a batch appeal and is it free?

It's a very pertinent question. Since we've already appealed (assuming you have) it's now HMRC's next action, and the consensus seems to be this could be a long wait. From HMRC's Reviews and appeals overview there will be some further "discussions" between you and HMRC for example why they continue to believe the scheme is income and not loans, perhaps an offer to settle, but then the most significant outcomes after that are either (1) the case is dropped as HMRC realise it's legal / not worth challenging (2) the case goes to a Tax tribunal for a ruling with legal counsel etc.

Re. Cobham fees. I think only simple and generic/batch responses to HMRC would be free (as per this appeal). Certainly representation at tribunal would not be.

[mdg]

Help or advice needed

I'm a bit put out by Contractor Helpdesk / Cobham. Maybe someone on this thread has some good ideas for me

Received the HMRC letter. Put in a quick response as ours was up to the wall. The general initial letter for appeal.

Have since tried Contractor Helpdesk / Cobham M twice and they are refusing to act on our behalf now because they didn't lodge the appeal.

I'm a bit upset about this and not sure about how to handle the next steps. I don't mind paying a bit for advice along with others but this is a bit out on our own now.

[Shrek77]

I'm a bit put out by Contractor Helpdesk / Cobham. Maybe someone on this thread has some good ideas for me

Received the HMRC letter. Put in a quick response as ours was up to the wall. The general initial letter for appeal.

Have since tried Contractor Helpdesk / Cobham M twice and they are refusing to act on our behalf now because they didn't lodge the appeal.

I'm a bit upset about this and not sure about how to handle the next steps. I don't mind paying a bit for advice along with others but this is a bit out on our own now.

I have had similar, I was initially very panicked and not very reassured by the response I was getting from them so went through an accountant, I was hoping to use cobham at a later stage if needed but they have now refused to help!