Taxing Matters

In this special Mental Health Awareness Week episode of Taxing Matters, host Alexis Armitage welcomes Jo Maughan [https://jomaughan.co.uk/], career coach and former tax director, to discuss how professionals can manage their critical inner voice and break down mental barriers in their mind. With many years of experience working in tax at BP and PwC, Jo understands the high-achieving, perfectionist mindset that tax professionals often develop. In this episode, Alexis and Jo explore: * the unique challenges professionals face in tax and other high-pressure jobs * how the critical inner voice is amplified by competitive work environments * practical tools for quieting self-doubt, including the FOG method (Fact, Opinion, Guess) * the importance of getting out of your head and into your body through mindfulness and movement. As discussed on the podcast, if you would like to sign-up for Jo’s mindful walks in London and Guildford this summer, you can do so here [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/jo-maughan-7861222032]. If you would like to discuss any of the matters raised in this episode, please contact Adam Craggs [https://www.rpclegal.com/people/adam-craggs/] or Alexis Armitage [https://www.rpclegal.com/people/alexis-armitage/]. All information is correct at the time of recording. Taxing Matters is not a substitute for legal advice. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode of Taxing Matters, Senior Associate and Taxing Matters host, Alexis Armitage is joined by Thomas Slipanczewski, who is an Associate Director at Deloitte in their tax controversy team, to discuss task risk for regulated professionals and professional businesses in regulated sectors. Facing a tax dispute or investigation can have a significant impact on an individual or business, and for those in regulated sectors such as lawyers, accountants and finance professionals, the associated reputational risks are often heightened. In this episode, Alexis and Thomas discuss: * risks that regulated professionals and professional businesses should be aware of when they have a tax dispute or investigation; * HMRC's perception of this taxpayer group and its implications; and * 'top tips' for professional taxpayers facing a dispute or investigation. If you would like to discuss any of the matters raised in this episode, please contact Adam Craggs [https://www.rpclegal.com/people/adam-craggs/] and Alexis Armitage [https://www.rpclegal.com/people/alexis-armitage/]. All information is correct at the time of recording. Taxing Matters is not a substitute for legal advice. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 impacts * the difference between commercial disputes and tax disputes * how complexities caused by the human side of tax disputes can be navigated * the potential emotional impacts of tax disputes on individuals * how mediation and ADR can help humanise the process * advice 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 [https://www.rpclegal.com/people/adam-craggs/] and Alexis Armitage [https://www.rpclegal.com/people/alexis-armitage/]. All information is correct at the time of recording. Taxing Matters is not a substitute for legal advice. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 tax * her journey to Partner and the challenges she's faced * advice that previous mentors have given her * role models she's looked up to throughout her career * the 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 [https://www.rpclegal.com/people/adam-craggs/] and Alexis Armitage [https://www.rpclegal.com/people/alexis-armitage/]. All information is correct at the time of recording. Taxing Matters is not a substitute for legal advice. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 Court * Mike Ashley's arguments v HMRC's arguments * the court's judgment in the case, including in respect of costs * practical implications of the win, and what this could mean for other individuals dealing with HMRC * key 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.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.