When Sarah’s Labrador, Daisy, had her first litter, she never imagined it would lead to trouble with HMRC. What started as a one-off event quickly turned into a small side venture—friends, family, and word-of-mouth led to more litters, and before she knew it, Sarah had sold multiple puppies over a couple of years.

To her, it wasn’t a business. It was just her pet having puppies.

Then the HMRC letter arrived.

The Shock of an HMRC Nudge Letter

The letter stated that HMRC suspected Sarah had undeclared income from breeding dogs. Worse, the figures they were quoting were massively inflated—far higher than what she had actually earned. Panic set in.

She had no records, no receipts, and no clue how to respond. On top of that, the letter warned of potential penalties and interest if she didn’t take action.

Sarah did what many in her position would do—she turned to Google, desperately searching for an accountant who could help. That’s when she found us. With over 160 glowing reviews, she felt reassured enough to reach out.

Taking the Weight Off Her Shoulders

From the moment Sarah contacted us, we got to work.

✅ We reviewed her situation and explained that while she did need to declare the income, HMRC’s estimates were wildly inaccurate.
✅ We reconstructed her records to present a true picture of her earnings.
✅ We negotiated with HMRC, reducing penalties and securing a manageable payment plan.

By the time we were finished, Sarah owed far less than she had initially feared. The stress, sleepless nights, and uncertainty were finally over.

Are HMRC Hounding You? We Can Help.

If you’ve received an unexpected tax inquiry, don’t ignore it—and don’t go it alone. HMRC is ramping up investigations, and many people are getting caught out simply because they didn’t realise they needed to declare certain income.

We’re here to help. Get in touch today, and let’s make sure your tax affairs are in order—without the fear of unnecessary penalties.