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Unravelling the differences between the UK & US tax systems
In this episode of Taxing Matters, we are joined by Alex Jones and Graeme Privett who share their insights and views on how the US and UK are less similar than people might think and how this could lead well-meaning taxpayers into avoidable difficulties.
Read moreWitness Familiarisation
In this episode of Taxing Matters, we demystify what is witness familiarisation and what is permitted by the tax tribunals and the courts with Dr Penny Cooper.
Read moreResearch and development tax relief
In this episode of Taxing Matters, we discuss the role of R&D tax relief, how to qualify for the relief, how to stay compliant, some common abuses of the system and some of the recently proposed reforms.
Read moreThe Case of The Missing Crypto
What should you do if your crypto is stolen?
Read moreThe Asset Tracing Investigator: Following the money
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of an investigation?
Read moreChallenging tax avoidance
The tax gap refers to the difference between the amount of tax that should, in theory, be paid to HMRC, and what is actually paid. To help narrow this gap, HMRC has been granted a number of powers over the years, including those aimed at tackling tax avoidance.
Read moreDoes the Economic Crime Act really have teeth?
In March 2022, the Economic Crime Transparency and Enforcement Act came into force after it was fast-tracked through Parliament in response to urgent calls for the UK's economic crime laws to be tightened.
Read moreWhat can HMRC do with your information?
In previous episodes we have discussed the myriad of ways HMRC collects information on individuals and businesses. Whether through international agreements, information provided on a voluntary basis, as a consequence of a legal duty to report, or through its information gathering powers, the Revenue holds an abundance of information relating to taxpayers.
Read moreCum-Ex: a multi-billion tax trading scandal
In a much-anticipated podcast we revisit the multi-billion tax trading scandal known as Cum-Ex, and consider recent developments and discuss why this rapidly expanding cross-border tax fraud remains of interest 5 years after it was first exposed.
Read moreThe legal landscape of crypto fraud
In a follow up to the episode "Blockchain: Revolutionary technology… or the perfect opportunity for fraudsters", we are delighted to be joined by Michael Goodwin QC to delve deeper into the legal landscape of crypto fraud.
Read moreSupporting mid-sized businesses in a challenging landscape
In the first Taxing Matters episode of 2022, we are delighted to be joined by special guest Margaret Mousley, Deputy Director at HMRC.
Read moreReputation management: the vital difference between reacting and responding
Warren Buffet once quipped, "It takes 20 years to build a reputation and only 5 minutes to ruin it". The potential impact of reputational damage can be significant during litigation, or a commercial dispute. Understanding when to react and how to respond, can make all the difference.
Read moreBlockchain: Revolutionary technology… or the perfect opportunity for fraudsters
In recent times it seems that the word crypto, and the underlying blockchain technology associated with it, is on everyone’s lips. From Elon Musk's effect on the price of Bitcoin to non-fungible tokens in the art world, the debate rages over whether blockchain will revolutionise the world or lead to the dismantling of the existing order.
Read moreClearer lines of communication
With increasing pressure on HMRC to collect more tax with less resource, it is more important than ever to communicate effectively with HMRC.
Read moreCorporate Crime Reform: A comparative guide
In a much anticipated follow up to our previous episode on the Law Commission's consultation on the law of corporate crime in the UK, we are delighted to be joined by Dr Robin Lööf to dive a little deeper into the key issues at the heart of this important topic.
Read moreNavigating your career: In conversation with Jack Bonehill
In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by fellow tax podcast host Jack Bonehill, the man behind the fantastic Tax Professionals Podcast series.
Read moreConnecting the dots
In a world of increasing digitisation, globalisation and remote working, now more than ever taxpayers are starting to ask "how are HMRC going to find out?".
Read moreLockdown thoughts: the evolution of HMRC and its increasing powers
Given the complexity and, at times, lack of clarity in our tax system, concerns have been raised about the extent of HMRC's powers, particularly regarding the range of penalties that can be imposed for innocent mistakes, and the severity of penalties that can be imposed in relation to offshore matters.
Read moreThe tax tribunals: the next 10 years
Twelve years on from the seismic changes to the UK tax appeals system that introduced the First-tier Tribunal and the Upper Tribunal, the Tax Law Review Committee (TLRC) has published its Report "The tax tribunals: the next 10 years".
Read moreThe complicated question of corporate criminal liability
Many commentators have questioned whether the law relating to corporate criminal liability is still fit for purpose or whether it is due a significant overhaul.
Read moreLockdown, tax residency and the law of unintended consequences
In the latest episode of Taxing Matters, Nikita Cooper, a partner at Price Bailey discusses the effect COVID lockdowns have had on tax residency – and what the unintended consequences could be for you, your business and your employees.
Read moreDawn of a new era: predicted increase in dawn raids
With financial pressure mounting on the Government, and with an additional 1000 new fraud investigators announced in the last budget, many expect the frequency of HMRC dawn raids to increase considerably.
Read morePlaying a winning hand: dealing with an HMRC enquiry
In this episode of Taxing Matters we are joined by John Cassidy, a Tax Resolutions Partner at accountancy firm Crowe UK. A tax veteran of over 25 years, when it comes to tax investigations, what John hasn't experienced, written about or lectured on isn't worth knowing!
Read moreAshbolt and Arundell: challenging search warrants
In the latest episode of Taxing Matters, we take a closer look at the recent case of Ashbolt and Arundell v HMRC, which involved a challenge to the lawfulness of search warrants.
Read moreShifting sands: insuring tax risks
In a special cross-over episode with our sister podcast Insurance Covered, this episode of Taxing Matters looks at the growth in popularity of tax liability insurance.
Read moreTax fraud: The rise of the professional enabler
In this episode, we are joined by Simon York, Director of HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS). Created only five years ago, FIS has already secured 3,700 criminal convictions for serious fraud and protected over £25 billion in assets.
Read moreFurlough, fraud and the FIS
Twenty episodes ago, in early summer last year, our Taxing Matters podcast focused on the newly emerging risk of furlough fraud. Now, nearly a year on (and three iterations of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme later) David Francis, Head of Tax Dispute Resolution at Grant Thornton, joins us to discuss this important and evolving topic.
Read moreThe Trade-off: Reduced juror numbers in criminal trials
The backlog of criminal cases (especially for those relating to fraud) has increased considerably. It is reaching worrying levels resulting in administrative difficulties and substantial cost, both in financial and emotional terms.
Read moreThe Common Reporting Standard: An HMRC game changer?
With now over 100 countries signed up to the international information exchange known as the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), last year HMRC received 84 million details of bank accounts covering one in 10 UK citizens.
Read moreThe future of judicial reviews… and what it means for your business
Described by a previous guest on Taxing Matters as “the last bastion of the citizen against the Government", the importance of judicial reviews cannot be overstated.
Read moreTaxing Matters: International Women's Day Special
March 8th is International Women's Day, and to mark the occasion this special episode of the Taxing Matters podcast features five empowering women who have all strived to encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Read moreTaxing Matters: Sanctions in a post-Brexit landscape
From the 1st January 2021 the new UK sanctions framework officially came into force under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (SAMLA).
Read moreThe new corporate criminal offence of failure to prevent tax evasion
In this episode, we are joined by Sam Dean, who spearheads HMRC's campaign to raise awareness of the corporate criminal offence of failure to prevent tax evasion.
Read moreCumEx - probably the biggest tax scandal you've never heard of
In this episode, we are joined by Bloomberg finance reporter Donal Griffin. For the past 18 months Donal has been following the development of the multi-billion tax trading scandal known as CumEx.
Read moreTaxing Matters: The impact of the loan charge with Keith Gordon
Welcome to the Taxing Matters podcast. In this episode, Keith Gordon joins Alice Kemp to discuss the Loan Charge; a topic very dear to his heart and one that has had a devastating impact on many who have been victims of schemes.
Read moreTaxing Matters: An interview with the President of the First-tier Tribunal
Welcome to the Taxing Matters podcast - in this episode, we are joined by a very special guest; Judge Sinfield, President of the First Tier Tribunal Tax Chamber (FTT). Judge Sinfield shares his impressive knowledge of the inner workings and intricacies of the tax tribunals, including little known facts like the FTT deals with appeals concerning MPs' expenses!
Read moreTop COP9 tips in the era of furlough fraud
Welcome to the ninth episode of our Taxing Matters podcast. In this series we review land-mark cases and key tax developments and discuss the commercial impact they could have on your business.
Read moreTaxing Matters: A handy guide to appeals
Welcome to the eighth episode of our Taxing Matters podcast. In this series we review land-mark cases and key tax developments and discuss the commercial impact they could have on your business.
Read moreTaxing matters: Predicting the tax world of the future
Welcome to the seventh episode of our Taxing Matters podcast. In this series we review land-mark cases and key tax developments and discuss the commercial impact they could have on your business.
Read moreTaxing Matters: Fair's Fair – Judicial Review and Tax Disputes
Welcome to the sixth episode of our Taxing Matters podcast. In this series we review land-mark cases and key tax developments and discuss the commercial impact they could have on your business.
Read moreTaxing Matters: HMRC as a Public Authority – what does that mean?
Welcome to the fifth episode of our Taxing Matters podcast. In this series we review land-mark cases and key tax principles and discuss the commercial impact they could have on your business.
Read moreTaxing Matters: Alternative dispute resolution with Adam Craggs
Welcome to the fourth episode of our Taxing Matters podcast. In this series we review land-mark cases and key tax principles and discuss the commercial impact they could have on your business.
Read moreTaxing matters: Schedule 36 Information Notices - all squared away
Welcome to the third episode of our Taxing Matters podcast. In this series we review land-mark cases and key tax developments and discuss the commercial impact they could have on your business.
Read moreTaxing Matters: HMRC ramps up use of Account Freezing and Forfeiture orders
Welcome to the second episode of our Taxing Matters podcast. In this series we review land-mark cases and key tax developments and discuss the commercial impact they could have on your business.
Read moreTaxing Matters: Furlough Fraud
Welcome to the inaugural episode of our Taxing Matters podcast. In this series we review land-mark cases and key tax developments and discuss the commercial impact they could have on your business.
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