Bench + HMRC Investigation: Complete Workflow
Preparing for hmrc investigation and using Bench? HMRC investigations can request years of bank statements. Converting these to analysable data is critical for responding quickly and accurately. BankScan AI bridges the gap between your bank's PDF statements and Bench's import feature.
BankScan AI → Bench for HMRC Investigation
Convert bank statement PDFs to CSV formatted for Bench import. Batch-convert multiple years of bank statements to structured spreadsheets for HMRC enquiry responses, voluntary disclosures, and tax investigation defence.
How It Works
Upload your bank statement PDF
Supports all major banks. Upload Typically 3-6 years, but HMRC can request up to 20 years in cases of deliberate fraud or failure to notify of statements.
AI formats for Bench
Output as CSV with Date, Description, Amount — Bench bookkeepers handle column mapping during their review process — dates in MM/DD/YYYY.
Import and use for hmrc investigation
Upload into Bench and use the reconciled data for hmrc investigation.
Supported Banks
BankScan AI works with all major UK and US banks, including:
Bench + HMRC Investigation Features
- Bench ready — Output formatted as CSV matching Bench's expected column structure
- Smart integration — Bench bookkeepers can use BankScan AI's pre-structured data to speed up categorisation, reducing the typical 5-day turnaround to 1-2 days for historical catch-up bookkeeping.
- Built for HMRC Investigation — Batch-convert multiple years of bank statements to structured spreadsheets for HMRC enquiry responses, voluntary disclosures, and tax investigation defence.
Import for HMRC Investigation into Bench
After converting your bank statements for hmrc investigation:
- Share BankScan AI's converted CSV files with your Bench bookkeeper via the Bench portal
- They import the data into your Bench account for categorisation and reconciliation
Common Import Issues
Bench's human bookkeepers handle most import issues. Main challenge is when bank feeds disconnect — BankScan AI serves as the backup data source for gap periods.
Bench Import for HMRC Investigation
HMRC typically allows 30-60 days to respond to an Information Notice; failure to comply can result in daily penalties of 300 GBP or tax tribunal referral
Convert for Bench + HMRC Investigation