Filing software: should HMRC set more in-depth standards?
One area of increasing importance concerns responsibilities where taxpayers and/or their agents use software to file returns with HMRC.
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Construction Industry Scheme: HMRC’s new guidance on payments made by a landlord to a tenant
The Income Tax (Construction Industry Scheme) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/308) came into force on 6 April 2024.
The pursuit of costs: litigation processes
A fundamental aspect of the tribunals system is that a tribunal is meant to be a more accessible forum for achieving justice than the courts.
How generative AI is transforming tax practice
A May 2024 survey by Tolley found that two-thirds of UK tax practitioners are regularly using generative AI or are planning to do so soon.
General election: unsolved tax problems lie ahead
Just a few days after this article appears, a new government will be formed to lead the country for the next five years.
Fee disputes: how to avoid them and the impact of credit control
All professionals want happy clients who pay their fees on time, refer more work to them, and go on to refer them to other potential clients. Fee disputes cause significant problems, however.
The thriving tax professional: a fresh perspective on your career
Over the last few months, I’ve had the pleasure of presenting a series of online sessions to students and members of the ATT and CIOT entitled ‘The thriving tax professional’.
Umbrella company market update
The consultation on tackling non-compliance in the umbrella company market, which both the CIOT and LITRG responded to (see tinyurl.com/p9ankcs8), closed i
The top ten risks: how to protect your practice
As all members of CIOT and ATT will be aware, the duty to manage their professional risk is an increasing obligation.