BCG hit with tax probe as HMRC steps up scrutiny of consultants

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is currently under investigation by HMRC as part of a wider crackdown on the consulting sector. The tax authority is scrutinising the firm's partnership structure to determine if senior staff should be classified as employees rather than self-employed. This inquiry focuses specifically on the accuracy of tax calculations and national insurance contribution (NIC) payments, reflecting a broader trend of increased regulatory scrutiny regarding the employment status of partners within elite professional services firms.