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What support do you offer during a HMRC audit or inspection?

Understanding what assistance Intelligent Payroll can provide during HMRC reviews or compliance checks.

If HMRC selects your business for an audit or inspection, Intelligent Payroll provides full support to help you prepare, stay compliant, and respond efficiently.
We can supply all necessary payroll data, produce detailed audit reports, and — where required — offer representation during meetings.

We’ve supported numerous clients through HMRC payroll audits, so we know exactly what inspectors typically look for and how to prepare in advance.

📋 Step-by-Step: How We Support You

1️⃣ Full audit report
We can generate a comprehensive audit report at no cost, including:

  • All historical payroll summaries

  • HMRC submission records (FPS/EPS)

  • Employee payslips

  • Pension contribution details

This is often sufficient to satisfy most HMRC review requests.

2️⃣ Specific data or documentation requests
If HMRC requests detailed or custom reports — such as specific employee records, variance analysis, or multi-period reconciliations — you’ll have access to these in your portal.
If you’d like us to compile and prepare the documents for you, a small nominal charge applies to cover administrative time.

3️⃣ On-site or live audit representation
If HMRC requests a meeting (either virtual or in-person), an Intelligent Payroll representative can attend, subject to:

  • Scheduling and availability

  • Agreed transport and hourly rate fees

We’ll always provide a full cost estimate beforehand.

💡 Preparing for an Audit

We strongly recommend preparing as early as possible. HMRC payroll audits typically focus on:

  • PAYE submissions and payment dates

  • Benefits in Kind (P11Ds)

  • Director pay and National Insurance

  • Auto-enrolment compliance

Because we’ve been involved in multiple HMRC payroll audits, we can help you review the common risk areas ahead of time and ensure your payroll records are complete and reconciled.

🧠 Additional Support Recommendation

We also recommend that employers consider joining the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Their membership includes HMRC Investigation Support, which provides professional advice and representation throughout the audit process.
👉 Learn more about FSB membership here

🤝 When We Can Help

Intelligent Payroll can:

  • Provide full historical audit reports at no cost

  • Compile specific reports (small admin fee may apply)

  • Offer experienced audit preparation guidance

  • Attend HMRC meetings (by arrangement)

We cannot:

  • Speak to HMRC directly on your behalf without formal authority

  • Expedite HMRC’s audit process

📞 Need More Help?

If you’ve received notice of an HMRC audit or inspection, please contact us straight away or raise a support ticket here:
👉 Contact us here