Hi,
I'm fairly new to advising on tax (coming from a CF background). So far I have been fine relying on HMRC website and Business Link but this fails as soon as anything gets too complicated.
I've got a pile of slightly dated Tolley's books but always feel like I need an interpreter for them and I have some pretty recent ICAS training notes, which are helpful but only cover common areas.
I'm just thinking there must be some better online resources out there?
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The internet...
... is never a good place to learn about anything. (source: Wikipedia).
You're much better off keeping your ears open down the pub. IMHO
The first thing you need to find out about though is how to perfect your timing.
Do a qualification?
If you do ATT for example, you would learn a lot in a short space of time and feel more able to interpret the Tolleys books.
CCH
We use the CCH service (though how much it is I don't know) where we have access to their website with the verbatum tax rules, plus the more plain English CCH commentry. We can also ring CCH to bounce things off them, which is amazingly helpful, especially if you don't have many people you can talk to.
Tolleys Tax Guide
Is a really good starting point for many tax queries. I often start here and then progress to the legislation/HMRC guidance once I have nailed the basics in this book. It is cheaper on Amazon too.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tolleys-Guide-2011-12-Claire-Hayes/dp/0754540715...
(currently £59.99 + delivery in the "also available from" bit)
Try Tax Advice Network + bloomsbury core tax books
If you want expert support at a reasonable price , the Tax Advice Network is very good and comes with an excellent weekly email newsletter http://www.taxadvicenetwork.co.uk
As an alternative to Tolley's tax books try Bloomsbury Professional core tax annuals http://www.bloomsburyprofessional.com/1369/Bloomsbury-Professional-Core-Tax-Annuals-2011-12-Full-Set.html
These are also availalbe online.