Taxing Matters

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Taxing Matters

Navigate the complexities of the tax world with RPC’s Taxing Matters podcast. This is a monthly podcast series designed for professionals and business leaders seeking insights into the often-complex world of tax. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a business owner, or just curious about tax, our podcast brings you expert insights into the ever-changing tax landscape. Join our podcast host and Senior Associate in RPC's Tax Disputes team, Alexis Armitage, alongside monthly special guests, as they delve into the latest tax developments, landmark cases, and more, and explore the commercial impact these topics could have on businesses. Featuring interviews with top industry experts and thought leaders, each episode is packed with valuable information to help you stay ahead of the curve. Past guests include publication editors, senior HMRC officials, academics, law commissioners, members of the Bar, journalists, members of the judiciary and (of course) RPC's own team of specialist lawyers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 25 JUN

    When tax advice goes wrong: professional negligence in tax disputes

    In this episode, our host and Senior Associate at RPC, Alexis Armitage, is joined by colleagues Helen Kerr and Tom Wild from RPC's Professional Liability team to explore how professional negligence claims can arise during the lifecycle of a tax dispute. Together, they consider where advisers, particularly lawyers and accountants, face exposure to negligence claims, as they discuss: the typical lifecycle of a tax disputecommon scenarios where negligence may occurhow courts assess negligencethe role of insurers in professional negligence casespractical tips for advisers, lawyers, and insurers to prevent negligence Whether you are a tax adviser or insurer, this episode offers insights into how tax advice can go wrong, and how to safeguard against it. If you would like to discuss any of the matters raised in this episode, please contact Adam Craggs or 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 for more information.

    18 min

  2. 13 MAY

    Mental Health Awareness Week: breaking down mental barriers in the mind with Jo Maughan

    In this special Mental Health Awareness Week episode of Taxing Matters, host Alexis Armitage welcomes Jo Maughan, 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 jobshow the critical inner voice is amplified by competitive work environmentspractical 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. If you would like to discuss any of the matters raised in this episode, please contact Adam Craggs or 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 for more information.

    18 min

  3. 29 APR

    Tax risk for professionals and professional businesses with Thomas Slipanczewski

    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 and 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 for more information.

    15 min

  4. 26 MAR

    Navigating the human side of tax disputes with Mark Bevington of ADE Tax

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  5. 6 MAR

    IWD 2025 special with Ele Theochari

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  6. 27 FEB

    Mike Ashley wins landmark data protection case against HMRC

    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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min

  7. 29 JAN

    Nature's wealth: unlocking the power of natural capital with Daisy Darrell

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  8. 09/12/2024

    Deck the halls… with weird and wonderful taxes throughout history

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
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Navigate the complexities of the tax world with RPC’s Taxing Matters podcast. This is a monthly podcast series designed for professionals and business leaders seeking insights into the often-complex world of tax. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a business owner, or just curious about tax, our podcast brings you expert insights into the ever-changing tax landscape. Join our podcast host and Senior Associate in RPC's Tax Disputes team, Alexis Armitage, alongside monthly special guests, as they delve into the latest tax developments, landmark cases, and more, and explore the commercial impact these topics could have on businesses. Featuring interviews with top industry experts and thought leaders, each episode is packed with valuable information to help you stay ahead of the curve. Past guests include publication editors, senior HMRC officials, academics, law commissioners, members of the Bar, journalists, members of the judiciary and (of course) RPC's own team of specialist lawyers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    RPC
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    75
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