Tax under scrutiny: HMRC disputes and pressure points
Data Driven Disputes
06 Mar 2026
United Kingdom
1 min read
HMRC’s approach to tax compliance is becoming increasingly proactive. With tax revenues rising, political pressure to close the tax gap intensifying, and HMRC investing heavily in data driven enforcement, businesses are operating in a far more assertive compliance environment than before.
If you’re operating in the UK and dealing with HMRC, this analysis is for you.
What is HMRC is focusing on? What areas of tax are at greatest risk? How can you adjust your approach to protect against enquiries and investigations? How can you ensure you are litigation ready?These are some of the questions we’ve endeavoured to answer by collecting and analysing HMRC’s investigation and litigation activity since 2018.
This report will equip you with a clear view of the trends shaping today’s compliance environment, and the practical considerations that can help you stay ahead of HMRC attention.
