Fitzpatrick & Kearney have been providing business solutions for over 50 years for a wide range of clients large and small. Over the past 10 years we have expanded our taxation services and have an enviable reputation for our expertise in the growing area of Revenue Investigations. During the period covered by the recent "offshore tax amnesty" we found that our expertise was embraced by many new clients throughout Northern Ireland. Our in-house tax experts dealt with the preparation, completion and settlement of all these assignments within the six months allowed to the due date of the 26^th November 2007.

Our prior experience in dealing with offshore and negotiated tax settlements proved invaluable in managing the increased workload within the restricted time parameters of the Revenue arrangement. Fitzpatrick & Kearney welcomed the offshore disclosure arrangement which saw the assignment period curtailed to six months. We believe that the scheme presented an opportunity for many individuals and companies to regularise their taxation affairs within a defined timeframe and to take advantage of a beneficial penalty regime.

We read with interest the press speculation that further taxation disclosure arrangements may be announced, and would be supportive of any future arrangements that allow the taxpayer the ability to settle their affairs without the threat of prosecution looming. In our experience, while the settlement process is far from financially painless, the peace of mind for a client, knowing that their affairs are now regularised, is often very transparent. As tax experts dealing with Revenue investigations on a daily basis we often forget just how stressful the threat of discovery is for many individuals. We are frequently heartened by the transformation that is observed in our clients’ demeanour between the time when they approach us with their tax problems and the point when we obtain the final settlements on their behalf.

If you have need to utilise our taxation investigation services please contact our office to arrange a free consultation with our tax team, who remain ready to assist you in settling your tax affairs.