TTOG6105 | Case closure: general: distinction between settlement and closure
From HM Revenue & Customs · Technical Teams Operational Guidance
A settlement:
Is achieved when all of the risks attaching to an individual are concluded.
Case closure:
Is required for all profile types (Review, Code 8, Code 9, Project).
Should take place after civil liability has been imposed, agreed or non-pursuit has been authorised.
Occurs when all of the caseflow risks relating to the investigation are ‘finalised’.