COVID Support Scheme Fraud and Errors

Who needs to know this?

Any businesses that received support from the government during the Covid-19 pandemic should be aware of HMRC’s efforts to target abuse of those schemes.

Why is it important?

Given HMRC’s focus in this area, business owners should be satisfied that all claims made were correct. If not, we recommend having the claims reviewed.

If a disclosure of fraud or error is necessary, specialist advice should be sought as an incomplete disclosure could lead to genuine claims being scrutinised and HMRC asking questions into other areas of the business.

If communication is received from HMRC suggesting that claims were incorrect or stating that an enquiry or investigation has been opened, we recommend seeking advice from our Tax Dispute Resolution experts.