Tax Enquiry Insurance provides you with expert defence in the event of a range of HMRC enquiries, including IR35. One of our consultants will handle all correspondence with HMRC from start to finish, so you can be safe in the knowledge that you have an expert fighting your corner.
Whether a limited company contractor or freelancer operating as a sole trader, if you pay tax, HMRC could enquire into your accounts which can be both costly and time consuming. Our tax investigation insurance seeks to protect you with both the cost of defence and the expertise required to handle such an enquiry.
Qdos Contractor are one of the leading authorities on the IR35 legislation and have handled well over 1,500 IR35 enquiries on behalf of UK contractors, saving contractors over £35million in tax. Our tax advisors are ex-Revenue inspectors, backed by years' of experience to defend your case from day one all the way to a tribunal if required. Included with your tax enquiry insurance policy, you also receive a free IR35 contract assessment so you can take those first 'reasonable steps to ascertain your status'.
Qdos began in 1988 as a tax consultancy business and has grown significantly over the past two decades, providing expert business services, products and advice. Over the years, Qdos has grown in both size and reputation as a trusted contractor insurance broker as well as an expert tax advisor. Our aim is to provide UK contractors with the assistance and service with IR35 issues they need as well as sustaining excellent quality and competitive premiums in the contractor insurance market.
Representation costs up to £50,000 with full Qdos representation in the event of: - A PAYE compliance review - An IR35 dispute - A PAYE/NIC dispute - A VAT dispute - A Section 660A dispute - A number of other enquiries into the policyholder's tax returns
Cases to Commissioners’ Hearing/Tax Tribunal if required (subject to prospects of success)
Previous tax years covered
Tax enquiry insurance is offered on a 'claims made' basis. This means that the policy will cover claims which arise and are notified to our claims department whilst cover is in place, regardless of the period of time into which HMRC are enquiring.
For policies incepting on or after 15th April 2021, the below policy wording will apply. Please get in touch should you have any queries.
(inc. Insurance Premium Tax as applicable)
**(+ VAT @ 20% on checkout)
One-off £23.00 charge applied for monthly payment
Please note: Review products are not included in the monthly premium