Taxing Matters: When tax advice goes wrong: professional negligence in tax disputes

In this episode, our host and Senior Associate at RPC, Alexis Armitage, is joined by colleagues Helen Kerr and Tom Wild from RPC's Professional Liability team to explore how professional negligence claims can arise during the lifecycle of a tax dispute.

Together, they consider where advisers, particularly lawyers and accountants, face exposure to negligence claims, as they discuss:

• the typical lifecycle of a tax dispute
• common scenarios where negligence may occur
• how courts assess negligence
• the role of insurers in professional negligence cases
• practical tips for advisers, lawyers, and insurers to prevent negligence

Whether you are a tax adviser or insurer, this episode offers insights into how tax advice can go wrong, and how to safeguard against it.

If you would like to discuss any of the matters raised in this episode, please contact Adam Craggs or Alexis Armitage.  

All information is correct at the time of recording. Taxing Matters is not a substitute for legal advice.