Fee protection insurance


When you can't predict, protect instead.

Protect your practice and clients from HMRC investigations

As a trusted partner to over 2,500 accountants, we understand that the service you provide to your clients is invaluable for protecting and reinforcing your reputation.


By partnering with us for your fee protection insurance solution, we’ll provide you with even more ways to provide exceptional service to your clients.

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Why partner with Markel Tax?

We will work with you to build a profitable relationship using our local expertise. Not only can you get your clients the best possible result, without the worry of fees, but Markel gives you a range of support and benefits.

Marketing support

Unrivalled digital marketing support designed to increase conversion and boost your scheme revenue.

National team

Access expert advice support, with a team across the UK, to make sure you get the most out of a partnership with Markel.

Sustainable schemes

Underpinned by Markel's robust insurance and designed to reliably pay claims when your clients need it most.

Comprehensive cover

With generous levels of cover of up to £125,000.

Inclusive benefits

Helping you navigate everyday challenges including our in-house Tax and VAT helpline, legal advice line and Business hub.

Growth

Explore growth opportunities and deepen your value to clients by partnering with Markel.

*Please refer to your policy for exact services included. Learn more.

What does fee protection insurance cover?

Fee protection insurance provides coverage in the event that there is an HMRC enquiry or dispute. It is a great way to protect you and your clients against HMRC investigations, and to bring additional revenue to your firm.
  • Full and aspect enquiries into corporate, partnership, sole trader or personal tax returns
  • Disputes relating to VAT, employer compliance (PAYE, P11D and NIC), employment status, and IR35
  • Schedule 36 pre-dispute matters and HMRC use of information and inspection powers for VAT control visits, employer compliance visits and checking employer records
  • Inheritance Tax enquiries up to £5,000
  • COP8 enquiries up to £5,000
  • National Minimum Wage pre-dispute matters
  • Interventions
  • Requests for information
  • Capital Gains Tax
  • 90 days’ late return cover
  • No excesses
  • Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) – England and Northern Ireland; and Buildings Transactional Tax (LBTT) – Scotland; and Land Transaction Tax (LTT) – Wales
  • Gift Aid cover

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The new digital-first marketing platform transforming the way accountants promote their tax investigations service to their clients.

  • Reduce administration for your practice
  • Increase conversion, growth and cross-sell opportunities
  • Boost connectivity with your clients
  • Optimise and improve your marketing capabilities with real-time analytics
  • Safeguard your client security with its 100% GDPR compliant guarantee
  • Avoid paper with a greener solution for your business
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