There are several official bodies that control the payment of tax credits and benefits, all of which are applicable in the instance of fraud. HMRC , The Department for Work and Pensions and an individual’s local council all fall under the bracket of official bodies that may instigate an investigation into a person’s tax credits or benefits if they appear to have been claimed under a fraudulent manner. If a person commits or is believed to have committed any of the fraudulent offences they can be investigated by the controlling bodies to establish whether there has been any fraudulent behavior. This can be to establish proof of misrepresentation or to prevent any instances of fraud taking place. Due to the serious nature of a fraud investigation, it is advised that a personal tax accountant is employed to perform a thorough investigation of the claims to prove that no offence has taken place. With the help of one of our expert specialist accountants, communication can be simplified between the client and official bodies, aiming to complete the investigation, and establish that either no fraudulent act has taken place or how to proceed in the instances where one has.  For advice concerning matters of fraud, our forensic accountant can assist in establishing whether you have provided false information or not. Please contact us today to find out more about the specialist services we offer in this complex field.