How to research tax?

How to research tax?

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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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By George Attazder
27th Jan 2012 12:18

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.

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By thisistibi
27th Jan 2012 13:10

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.

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By Constantly Confused
27th Jan 2012 14:51

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.

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By Tkwhitehouse
27th Jan 2012 15:06

CC - Thanks, I thought about something CCH but imagine it will be too expensive for me for a while. I had a trial of their corporate finance stuff once though and wasn't that impressed. I do like the idea of having someone I can phone and bounce things off that is exactly what I need. I can read Tolley's really it's just not much fun ....

 

Thisistibi - I feel like I've done more than enough qualifications thanks. I have no trouble with the theoretical side at all, it's what happens in real life that I need help with (which is what I meant about a Tolley interpreter, but explained badly).

 

GA - Thank you for taking time out during such a busy time to enlighten me with your great insights.

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By taxhound
27th Jan 2012 16:30

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)

 

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By George Attazder
27th Jan 2012 17:00

Anytime I can be...

... of disservice, feel free to ask! :)

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By Rebecca Cave
28th Jan 2012 07:41

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.

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