Taxing Matters

In our special Christmas episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters podcast host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes and Investigations team, is joined by Andrew Hubbard, editor-in-chief of Tolley's Taxation Magazine. From candles to beards, join them as they discuss the most bizarre taxes that have existed throughout British history.All information is correct at the time of recording. Taxing Matters is not a substitute for legal advice. Opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of RPC.

In this month's episode of Taxing Matters, Alexis Armitage is joined by HMRC's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) lead, Fiona McRobert, to discuss HMRC's approach to the ADR process, and how tax disputes may be resolved outside the Tax Tribunals and the court system. During this episode they discuss:how the ADR process differs from formal litigation or an internal HMRC reviewthe types of cases considered suitable for ADR (and those not suitable)the role of the mediator potential outcomes of the ADR processtimelines and practicalities involved in the ADR processthe pros and cons of ADRADR success ratestop tips.All information is correct at the time of recording. Taxing Matters is not a substitute for legal advice. Opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of RPC.

In this episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters podcast host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes and Investigations team, is joined by colleague and fellow Senior Associate, Jasprit Singh. Join them as they gaze into their crystal ball and predict what could be on the horizon for taxpayers under the new Labour government.  This episode covers:Labour's upcoming autumn budgetHMRC's next potential targets and what they may focus on in the coming monthsthe potential role of AI in HMRC's plansAll information is correct at the time of recording. Taxing Matters is not a substitute for legal advice. Opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of RPC.

In this episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes and Investigations team, is joined by colleague and Partner, Michelle Sloane, to discuss the latest issues surrounding the taxation of agents' fees in the football industry.This episode covers:the financial relationship between players, their clubs and their agentsHMRC's position on the tax splitwhat clubs can do to evidence that the split reflects the commercial reality of the arrangement the high risk areas most likely to be investigated by HMRC.All information is correct at the time of recording. Taxing Matters is not a substitute for legal advice. Opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of RPC.

In this episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes team, is joined by Simon Howley and Amanda Perrotton from Bell Howley Perrotton LLP. They discuss HMRC's Spotlight 63, which focuses on property business arrangements involving hybrid partnerships, which have recently come to the attention of HMRC.In this episode, we discuss:Spotlight 63 and HMRC's view of property business arrangements involving hybrid partnerships and why HMRC consider such arrangements to be fiscally ineffectivethe individuals and companies for whom Spotlight 63 might be relevantwhat the consequences might be for those who have participated in the type of property business arrangements referred to in Spotlight 63.

In this month's episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes team, is joined by Paul Monaghan, Chief Executive and co-founder of the Fair Tax Foundation to discuss the growing interest in tax from an ESG perspective, and the work of the Fair Tax Foundation.In this special episode for Fair Tax Week, Alexis and Paul discuss:the Fair Tax Foundation and its aimstax transparency and good governancehow organisations can become Fair Tax Mark accreditedthe requirements for accreditationkey performance indicators.If you would like to discuss any of the matters raised in this episode, please contact Adam Craggs and Alexis Armitage.All information is correct at the time of recording. Taxing Matters is not a substitute for legal advice. Opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of RPC.

In this episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes team, is joined by Chartered Tax Adviser, Matt Hall from Armadillo to discuss the latest on what is often referred to as the "loan charge scandal".This episode considers the loan charge controversy, including:The background to the introduction of the charge.Those primarily impacted by the charge.Why it remains relevant today for so many taxpayers.What can be done to resolve the loan charge saga once and for all.If you would like to discuss any of the matters raised in this episode, please contact Adam Craggs and Alexis Armitage.All information is correct at the time of recording. Taxing Matters is not a substitute for legal advice. Opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of RPC.

In this episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes team, is joined by Philip Simpson KC and Ben Symons from Old Square Tax Chambers to discuss the Government's Spring Budget and, in particular, the proposed changes that will affect non-UK domiciled individuals.This episode covers the major changes to the UK's non-domicile regime proposed by the Government, including:The shift from domiciled-based taxation of individuals to the new residence basis for taxation of individuals.Transitional reliefs for current non-domiciled individuals.The inheritance tax implications of switching from a domicile basis to a residence basis. If you would like to discuss any of the matters raised in this episode, please contact Adam Craggs and Alexis Armitage.All information is correct at the time of recording. Taxing Matters is not a substitute for legal advice. Opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of RPC.

To celebrate International Women's Day 2024, we have produced a special episode of RPC's Taxing Matters podcast in which we discuss this year's campaign theme #InspireInclusion and what it means to each of our guest speakers. RPC's Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate in RPC's Tax Disputes team, Alexis Armitage is joined by three inspirational female leaders working in tax: Tasneem Kadiri, Tax Director for UK & Ireland at L’Oréal. Dipti Thakrar, M&A Tax Practice Lead at Hitachi Energy. Ashling Donnelly, Head of Tax at Trainline.