Is there anything that I can do to prevent my premium from increasing? There are many actions with little or no cost that can be done. Tip 25 – Revenue Audits The frequency of revenue audits has reached record levels and hence the claims for accountant’s fees have done likewise. There is however a more serious problem here that I need to draw to your attention. The fees being charged by retailer’s accountants are often higher than is reasonable and many times without justification, when there is an insurer involved. This has lead to crises talks with insurers to offset their desire to modify their policy cover to exclude this benefit in its entirety. I need your help! In the event that you are notified of a revenue audit I would ask you to please call me immediately. It is vital that we work together to prevent insurers from withdrawing this critically important cover and I will advise you how this can be achieved. Service Station operators please take note that Revenue are in the process of auditing every site across the country on the grounds that they are attempting to identify operators engaged in selling washed/laundered diesel. Do you have DAS Legal Expenses Insurance cover? As I explained previously, the cost of your accountant’s fees are covered for full revenue audits. This is in addition to providing you with legal representation for employment disputes, a legal advice help line and many other benefits. We gave an undertaking at the outset of our mailings not to advertise or sell but on this occasion I make no apologies for saying to every CSNA member that those of you who don’t have DAS Legal Expenses cover at such a small premium should address this immediately! Call us on 01 8366663 or email me at gerry@tis.ie and we will provide you with the necessary covers. Always remember – call us to discuss any/every incident. We will advise and guide you.