by Mike Lewis | May 23, 2025
Previously we found that HMRC is hardly using powers to investigate, penalise and publicise tax advisers who enable tax abuse. Here we look at why these powers aren’t being used: a barrage of legal roadblocks; and holding back on naming and shaming. *** When tax...
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...
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...
by Alex Dunnagan | Mar 6, 2023
TaxWatch have submitted a formal complaint to both the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) about one of their members, namely David Warren Hannah from Leicester. This is as a result of his...
by Alex Dunnagan | Feb 2, 2023
Despite his company being ‘named and shamed’ by HMRC for alleged involvement in disguised remuneration schemes, Paul Ruocco continues to be a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. TaxWatch have submitted a formal complaint to the ICAEW...
