Tariq Hussain

Associate

Tariq is an experienced tax litigation associate at the firm, having previously been a tax compliance officer at HMRC for many years where he conducted tax raids/investigations in a wide range of business sectors. During his tenure as a HMRC officer, he has undertaken unannounced visits at businesses to inspect books and records. His firsthand knowledge of HMRC procedures and powers makes gives him the advantage when handling tax disputes and investigations.

Tariq has experience in representing clients in the Tax Tribunal, High Court and Criminal Courts in tax related organised crime and has acted in investigations by HMRC where fraud has been alleged.

Tariq has acted for businesses facing proceedings before the tax tribunal in “Kitel Principle” assessments where a trader is accountable if it participates in a fraudulent supply chain and “knew” or should have known”. The Kitel Principle is increasingly being used in VAT investigations in a range of sectors including mobile phone, alcohol and labour force construction.

Tariq has considerable experience in tax investigations where HMRC will scrutinise a business’s transactions, along with other companies that they work with, to identify any connections to fraudulent activity. Tariq has also acted in numerous matters where HMRC investigate in the case of careless/deliberate behaviour, PAYE/payroll irregularities, industry specific non-compliance and cash heavy operations.