This point was raised in an ATT webinar earlier this year, or last year. Apparently, HMRC contacted the Law Society, to ask their members to pass a HMRC leaflet regarding CGT Reports to people selling residential property. The Law Society said 'no'! I understand solicitors have changed terms of engagement to say they don't give tax advice. They use this as a 'get out of jail' card in these types of cases. Very poor customer service in my opinion.
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This point was raised in an ATT webinar earlier this year, or last year. Apparently, HMRC contacted the Law Society, to ask their members to pass a HMRC leaflet regarding CGT Reports to people selling residential property. The Law Society said 'no'! I understand solicitors have changed terms of engagement to say they don't give tax advice. They use this as a 'get out of jail' card in these types of cases. Very poor customer service in my opinion.