CH205200 | How to do a compliance check: types of compliance checks: examples

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The types of compliance check HMRC carries out range from assistance and education through to civil tax investigations. The more common checks are

• Compliance Centre checks

• IT/CTSA enquiries

• VAT Assurance visits

• Employer Compliance Reviews

• Inheritance Tax investigations

• Stamp Duty Land Tax enquiries

• Stamp Duty Reserve tax assurance checks

• Environmental tax visits

• Excise checks

• Light touch checks

• Business Records Checks