Finance Bill - The Twilight Zone

RICHARD CURTIS covers the ninth and tenth sittings of the review of the Finance Bill by Standing Committee F.

'FAT FEES FOR clever tax advice' sounds like the holy grail of tax advisers throughout the world. Perhaps holy grail is not the right expression as it brings to mind the evil consequences brought about by the love of money. In these days of business planners consultants gurus etc. perhaps it could be better presented as a 'mission statement'. How many firms have as an aim 'To be the best... in the south/north/west/east/country (delete as applicable)'. Let's get down to the nitty gritty - I wonder what would be the effect on potential clients as they walk into the High Street offices of Clawback and Claim and see 'Fat fees for clever tax advice' neatly printed below the firm's name and framed on the wall...