If your client is targeted for an FBT, PRT or WC audit or some compliance review that, you involve employment taxes specialists.  This is particularly important where the client is receiving a site visit from a Revenue Authority or where any written submissions are being lodged with an Authority.  Not only do they have strong contacts with appropriate people within the various Revenue Authorities, they also have extensive experience in dealing with such issues and know exactly what the Authorities are looking for and the way in which the review will be conducted.  We have seen various instances of our own clients  endeavouring to handle such issues on their own only to unintentionally misrepresent matters or misunderstand the requests thereby causing additional work and problems.  We have similarly seen a number of instances where the Revenue Authorities have focused on areas of understatement by taxpayers without giving equal attention to areas of potential refund.

We would also suggest that you take the time to review the attached Bulletin and consider the potential impact on your clients.  Where appropriate, clients should be made aware of the potential compliance programs, to take appropriate steps to mitigate potential issues or risks.