HMRC tax investigations and compliance checks can be time-consuming, stressful, and expensive if handled incorrectly. At Melon Accountants, we have expertise in representing businesses and individuals under HMRC investigation — from simple enquiries to complex tax appeals.
We assist you in preparing and delivering accurate answers, handle HMRC for you, and sort out your records. Our chartered tax experts work hard with clients to maintain their rights, reduce liabilities, and settle cases as quickly and lucratively as they can.
Whether you are a sole trader, limited company, landlord, or high-income individual, our experts assist you through the HMRC process with confidence and ease.
* Expert Chartered Tax Adviser representation
* Minimise penalties and interest charges
* Expert advice on records, responses, and outcomes
* Professional and confidential case management
* Advice for individuals and companies
* People who have been selected for a review of a tax return
* Landlords or the self-employed who have been selected for compliance
* Companies that are being reviewed over PAYE, VAT or corporation tax
* Anyone who is receiving a letter from HMRC regarding undeclared income or errors
* Businesses seeking preventative audits to stay audit-ready
Review of HMRC inquiry notice and your tax records
Drafting and submission of responses to HMRC
Representation during meetings, calls, or correspondence
Liaison with HMRC to resolve disputes or clarify positions
Support in correcting returns or making disclosures (if needed)
As specified in HMRC’s enquiry notice (usually 30 days to respond). We help ensure no deadlines are missed.
HMRC correspondence (letter, email, or notice)
Copies of filed returns (self-assessment, VAT, etc.)
Relevant invoices, receipts, and expense records
Bank statements (if requested)
Previous communication with HMRC
Explore examples of how we’ve made tax returns simpler and more accurate.
✅ Company Chosen for VAT Audit
A small business was selected for VAT compliance audit. We communicated with HMRC, maintained all filings up to date, and guided the firm through the audit process uneventfully.
✅ Landlord Under Property Income Check
HMRC challenged rental income on 3 properties. We provided detailed documentation, verified expenditure, and received a fair outcome without 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.
General FAQs
Tax & Business Services
Payroll & Bookkeeping
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.