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How to prepare for a VAT enquiry

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HMRC is stepping up its compliance activities when it comes to VAT. In this episode, we explain what businesses can do to prepare for a VAT enquiry and we explore how HMRC and the government could better support businesses in meeting their VAT obligations.

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Host

Stephen Relf, Tax Technical Manager, ICAEW

Guests

Rob Janering, VAT partner, Crowe UK LLP
Simon Atkins, Partner, RSM UK

Producer

Ed Adams

Episode first published: 10 June 2026

Podcast recorded: 21 May 2026

All views expressed on this podcast are those of the contributors and don’t necessarily reflect those of ICAEW or its members.

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