Craig Thomson
Having been a specialist for over 30 years I use my experience to help clients resolve tax investigations and disputes. HMRC is tasked with difficult work, and as a former tax inspector I understand the challenges faced by its officers. I worked with the Inland Revenue in Edinburgh, Glasgow and London, both as a fully trained corporate tax inspector and as a specialist investigator. After moving to the tax profession, I led teams for two of the ‘Big 4’ accountancy firms, covering Scotland and Northern Ireland. I have worked in every part of the UK, and in Switzerland where I was based for six years.
I advise on a broad range of tax enquiries, from private clients, small businesses, to corporates. I often work on a consultancy basis, and regularly support other advisers. There is never just one side to a tax dispute, and difficult problems require commitment and imagination to resolve.
My office is in the centre of Edinburgh and I am active in the local tax community as a branch committee member of the CIOT. I work with clients across the UK and am always happy to have an initial discussion to see if I might be able to help.
Advice
Sometimes, getting a fresh perspective can help.
Much of our work is referred by other advisers and ranges from one-off opinions to ongoing projects. We work flexibly, and are happy to advise in the background, or to lead discussions with HMRC.
Tax risks
What makes a business tick? How does it ensure its tax numbers are correct? HMRC assesses tax risks in a variety of ways, and can take a variety of different approaches when investigating.
We’ve helped businesses large and small establish confidence in tax risk controls and reach agreement with HMRC.
Resolution
In tax disputes it’s both about the numbers, and understanding the implications for the people involved. Tax investigations affect businesses, individuals and families, and all aspects have to be considered.
We use our experience to help resolve disputes quickly and efficiently, aiming for a shared understanding with HMRC, in line with our clients goals.