Building blocks
One of the fundamental building blocks of the European Treaties is the concept of state aid.
Strengthening measures
It has been clear for some time that there is political and public concern about tax avoidance by high-income individual...
President's page, August 2016
Over the past few weeks I’ve had the opportunity to listen to a number of discussions on the digital transformation taki...
Don't panic!
The historic EU referendum vote certainly delivered a shock to the country – whichever way you voted....
President's page, July 2016
One of the questions I’m sure we are all asked from time to time is ‘what made you become a tax adviser?’ My story start...
Workers' contributions
In March, The Office of Tax Simplification published a long report where it argued that the UK should make major reforms...
President's page, June 2016
I’m delighted and honoured to succeed Chris Jones as the fifty-second President of the CIOT.
Shifting sands
The Treasury Select Committee is conducting a wide-ranging inquiry into UK taxation, with a focus on corporate tax....
Budget review
The Chancellor presented his eight Budget on 16 March, with a whirlwind of new measures for businesses and individuals a...
Virtual compliance
One of the current hot topics is the taxation of digital services.