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Regulation of the tax advisory market: the effect of non-regulation and the case for change

Regulation of the tax advisory market: the effect of non-regulation and the case for change

by Simon Watkins | Mar 6, 2025

Executive Summary The UK tax advice market operates with minimal regulation, creating significant risks for both taxpayers and HMRC. Anyone can establish themselves as a tax adviser regardless of qualifications or competence, as illustrated by the R&D tax relief...
Regulation of the tax advisory market: the effect of non-regulation and the case for change

UK tax advice market needs urgent reform: TaxWatch’s new report highlights dangers of unregulated advisers and calls for change

by Simon Watkins | Mar 6, 2025

A comprehensive report on the UK tax advice market has revealed alarming gaps in regulation that leave both taxpayers and public finances vulnerable to significant harm. The report, published by TaxWatch, includes testimony from victims of mis-selling of financial...
Raising Standards in the UK Tax Advice Market: The Government’s next steps appear to be a march into the long grass

Raising Standards in the UK Tax Advice Market: The Government’s next steps appear to be a march into the long grass

by Simon Watkins | Nov 14, 2024

The Government has summarised responses received to a consultation on raising standards in the tax advice market undertaken by the previous Government. Autumn Statement set out new measures and further consultation. These measures completely ignore the findings from...
Latest Government consultation grapples with how to regulate tax advisers

Latest Government consultation grapples with how to regulate tax advisers

by Claire Aston | Mar 14, 2024

TaxWatch notes with interest the launch of a Government consultation to strengthen regulations in the tax advice sector, with an alarming 25% of tax liabilities being non-compliant for businesses within self-assessment. Given the 30-month hiatus since the outcome of...
TaxWatch launches regulatory complaint against Mr Douglas Barrowman

TaxWatch launches regulatory complaint against Mr Douglas Barrowman

by Claire Aston | Jan 8, 2024

TaxWatch has lodged a formal complaint to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) in respect of its member, Douglas Barrowman. We suggest there may be numerous grounds for an investigation into Mr Barrowman, many of which stem from his failure to...
TaxWatch welcomes proposals to tackle promoters of tax avoidance

TaxWatch welcomes proposals to tackle promoters of tax avoidance

by Dr Pete Sproat | Oct 30, 2023

Two proposals in the draft Finance Bill 2023-24 aimed at tackling “the most persistent and determined promoters of tax avoidance” have been welcomed by TaxWatch. The criminalisation of those who fail to comply with a Stop Notice under the POTAS (promoters of tax...
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