Taxing Matters

In our latest episode of RPC's Taxing Matters, podcast host and Senior Associate, Alexis Armitage, is joined by Mark Bevington managing principal and founder of ADE Tax.  With over 30 years' experience working in tax, Mark is a highly experienced strategic tax advisor, who has advised on numerous significant and complex transactions, disputes, negotiation support, policy and planning matters. In this episode, Alexis and Mark explore the human side of tax disputes and discuss: the human elements of tax disputes and their potential impactsthe difference between commercial disputes and tax disputeshow complexities caused by the human side of tax disputes can be navigatedthe potential emotional impacts of tax disputes on individualshow mediation and ADR can help humanise the processadvice and 'top tips' for tax professionals and taxpayers on handling the human side of disputes.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.

This month, RPC Senior Associate and Taxing Matters host, Alexis Armitage, is joined by Ele Theochari, Partner at Blick Rothenberg for a special episode to celebrate International Women's Day.Ele is an R&D specialist who was promoted to Partner at just 29. Ele is passionate about helping companies to access R&D tax incentives and seeing the positive impact that R&D tax credits can have on a business. In this episode Alexis interviews Ele about:how she started her career in taxher journey to Partner and the challenges she's facedadvice that previous mentors have given herrole models she's looked up to throughout her careerthe charitable work she does alongside her day-to-day role.top tips for those starting their careers in tax.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.

At the end of January, Mike Ashley won his high-profile and landmark data protection case against HMRC, with the High Court concluding that HMRC wrongly withheld his personal information for over two years. In this month's episode of Taxing Matters, our host and Senior Associate, Alexis Armitage is joined by Megan Grew, Associate at RPC and part of Mike Ashley's legal team, to discuss the legal aspects of the case that led to a landmark data protection victory against HMRC for Mike Ashley in the High Court.In this episode, they discuss:the background to the case and how it got to the High CourtMike Ashley's arguments v HMRC's argumentsthe court's judgment in the case, including in respect of costspractical implications of the win, and what this could mean for other individuals dealing with HMRCkey takeaways from the judgment for HMRC and other government bodies.All information is correct at the time of recording. Taxing Matters is not a substitute for legal advice. This episode discusses publicly available information only and does not disclose or imply any privileged or confidential details. RPC will not be providing further comments or media interviews on this matter. 

In the latest episode of Taxing Matters, our host, Alexis Armitage is joined by Daisy Darrell, a Senior Associate in Birkett's Agricultural and Estates team to discuss all things natural capital. Natural capital is the planet's natural wealth and the idea that the world has a stock of natural assets which provide ecosystem services like clean air, fertile soil and pollination of crops. Join Alexis and Daisy as they explore:opportunities that natural capital can create for landownersexamples of recent environmental enhancement and restoration projectsthe environmental benefits of such projectstax considerations for farmers and landownerspotential impacts of ESG on natural capital markets We hope you enjoy the episode. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to keep up with future episodes.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 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.