A letter or inquiry from HMRC can be stressful, whether it relates to unpaid tax, inaccuracies in returns, or a more detailed compliance review. At Melon Accountants, we provide clear, practical help at every stage of an HMRC disagreement—protecting your interests while seeking to resolve the situation as soon as possible.
Our Chartered Tax Advisers help landlords, sole traders, directors, and limited companies across the UK in responding to HMRC letters, representing you at meetings, and presenting your case on your behalf. We‘ll talk you through rectifying errors, challenging unreasonable assessments, or uncovering historic issues if need be—without incurring undue penalties.
Whether the dispute relates to Income Tax, VAT, Corporation Tax, or Self Assessment, you’ll have expert support and peace of mind every step of the way.
* Reduce or eliminate HMRC penalties and interest
* Expert preparation of responses and financial evidence
* Professional representation during enquiries and reviews
* Peace of mind knowing your case is handled with care
* Support with voluntary disclosures and appeals if required
* Anybody receiving a Self Assessment or IHT compliance letter
* Businesses with VAT, PAYE or corporation tax in dispute
* Directors who are being questioned on income or spending
* Anybody who has missed a tax deadline or made reporting mistakes
* Taxpayers who need to make a voluntary disclosure to HMRC
Case review and risk assessment
Strategy planning and response drafting
HMRC meeting or correspondence support
Liaison with HMRC officers on your behalf
Voluntary disclosure (if applicable)
Appeal preparation and representation (if needed)
HMRC typically requires responses within 30 days of the enquiry notice. We help you meet all deadlines to avoid escalation or fines.
HMRC letter or compliance check notice
Filed tax returns (Self Assessment, VAT, CT600 etc.)
Business records, bank statements, receipts
Payroll reports and expenses (if applicable)
Any past correspondence with HMRC
Explore examples of how we’ve made tax returns simpler and more accurate.
✅ Landlord Challenged on Undeclared Rental Income
A property landlord was contacted in respect of undeclared rental income. We calculated liabilities, submitted a voluntary disclosure, and helped reduce penalties significantly.
✅ Self-Employed Professional Under Enquiry
A sole trader received a letter disputing income discrepancies. We reviewed their records, responded to HMRC, and closed the enquiry with no penalties.
Have a query about our services, pricing, or how we work? We’ve compiled the most common questions our clients ask — all in one place. If you still need help, don’t hesitate to reach out directly.
Our head office is in London, but we serve clients across the UK through cloud-based accounting platforms.
We work with leading cloud accounting platforms like Xero and QuickBooks.
Yes, we provide tailored accounting and tax services for a range of industries including construction, hospitality, healthcare, property, and startups. Our sector-specific expertise ensures advice that fits your business.
You can contact us via phone at 020 3950 8470, email at info@melonaccountants.co.uk, or through our website’s contact form.
Our bookkeeping services encompass data entry, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable and payable management, financial reporting, and VAT returns.
We manage real-time information (RTI) PAYE filing, email payslips to employees and employers, provide payroll cost analysis, advise on payroll-related issues, report to your auto-enrolment pension provider, and assist with auto-enrolment correspondence
Yes, we provide on-demand virtual finance director services to help businesses get the financial expertise they need without the cost of hiring a full-time CFO.
Certainly. We offer company formation and secretarial services, including advice on business structures, maintaining company registers, Companies House filings, and planning regarding different business entities.
Our head office is in London, but we serve clients across the UK through cloud-based accounting platforms.
We work with leading cloud accounting platforms like Xero and QuickBooks.
Yes, we provide tailored accounting and tax services for a range of industries including construction, hospitality, healthcare, property, and startups. Our sector-specific expertise ensures advice that fits your business.
You can contact us via phone at 020 3950 8470, email at info@melonaccountants.co.uk, or through our website’s contact form.
