Case studies

PFP is witness to thousands of claims every year, all with varying circumstances. Below are examples of claims we have recently handled. More detailed cases studies are available in the opposite column.

Engineering company in Scotland
Investigated over a 20 month period. Negligible amendments were made and accountancy fees of £4,021.42 were settled.

Care home in the South West
Suffered an enquiry lasting 27 months. A settlement including tax, interest and penalties was reached for £4,000 and accountancy fees were claimed of £7,821.54

Construction firm in the North East
Had the employment status of subcontractors disputed by the Inland Revenue. HMIT initially demanded over £250,000 and the case was heading for the Commissioners. The eventual settlement reached was £13,000 and accountancy fees were paid of £15,832.97.

Public House in Wales
Investigation lasted for 25 months with no eventual additions to profits. Accountancy fees of £2,005 were claimed under the policy.

Dentist in the South East
Aspect enquiry lasted 8 months. Accountancy fees of £1,674 were paid under the policy.

Opticians in the Midlands
Allegations of VAT underpaid were successfully disputed with Customs & Excise. Costs of £2,534 were paid under the policy.