Does anyone have experiences with Ross Martin/Tolleys Guidance/Croner-i/ Bloomsbury?
I am looking to have that extra guidance and resources available if needed
Thank you
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Croner seems pretty easy to "drive", saves articles if you want and tracks CPD.
Not used the others
Bloomsbury textbooks come as a freebie with ICPA membership, however unless you can use the other thrown in freebies it may not be cost effective to join just for this as the sub is more than you would pay just buying the publications by themselves(If PII plus AML software also of use then ICPA pricing is VFM)
I used the annuals for years with the firm I worked for in the 1990s , back then I found them very clear but I started to find them a bit expensive after I left full time practice.; the last ones I bought were 2000-2001. They used to also do tax planning guide books for family business that were expensive but very useful, no idea if they still do these.
Since then with Tolleys I have just some years been buying their Property Taxation guide and I also sometimes buy Bloomsbury Property Taxes (Which I do really like)- for what I now do, plus the internet and A Web, these tend to suffice.
Croner does appear to be a little more comprehensive and easier to get find your way around but fairly expensive. RM was better value and comprehensive enough for my needs/budget.
needs/budget.
Context is everything. What are the OP's needs and budget? TBH if still training, the study manuals should be enough for now.
Oh hold on... you are talking about having someone to speak to. You should have made that clear - all the respondents so far have (I think) been talking about the written material.
In which case some of the offers linked in with fee protection are good - clients pay for your helpline via their insurance!
Have you tried Croner Lite?
You don't just have to pick your resource - you have to choose how much of it you pay for. Which depends on what you need.
A point someone made above.
The (full) LexisNexis suite has some useful extras - but, again, useful only if you need that kind of stuff.
ICAEW members in practice also have free access to the Bloomsbury Professional online tax library.