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TAX RELIEF SPECIALIST CATAX APPOINTS EX-HMRC PATENT BOX LEAD NEIL VICKERS
Vickers has more than 30 years’ experience as a tax specialist at HMRC He will offer advice on technical aspects of Patent Box as Catax seeks to grow its volume of claims His expertise will also inform Catax’s responses when tax investigations are carried out Manchester, 13 January 2021 – Business tax relief consultancy Catax has appointed former HMRC Patent Box technical lead, Neil Vickers, to help advise on the technical aspects of claims. Catax expects Patent Box to become an increasingly important part of its business, and it may one day draw level with the R&D tax credit applications that currently form the lion’s share of its operations. Neil has more than 30 years of technical tax knowledge and will also be helping Catax in making detailed responses when tax compliance checks are carried out. HMRC mounts regular compliance checks each year as part of its normal auditing procedures. Neil’s involvement will benefit clients because he will be able to enhance the quality of the responses that Catax provides, promoting a collaborative approach with HMRC, with a view to concluding these interactions quickly and amicably. Neil originally joined HMRC in 1984, beginning his career as a tax officer and working in a number of different compliance and tax roles. He was later part of the HMRC/Treasury team that organised the Patent Box consultations and developed the Patent Box legislation that was ultimately introduced by the 2012 Finance Act. Neil has been appointed a Senior Tax Specialist by Catax so that its own experts can benefit from the detailed insights he gained in these roles, which included a period as Head Office Technical Specialist for Patent Box. The Patent Box regime, and the way in which it is applied, can be extremely challenging because the way intellectual property is used is varied and complex. Mark Tighe, chief executive of R&D tax relief specialists Catax, said: “It’s a pleasure to welcome Neil to the company. The government is still very keen to expand use of Patent Box and Neil has immense experience in this area. His valuable guidance will be key to us as we look to encourage more British companies to take advantage of this assistance. The Patent Box regime is still much less well known and far less popular than the R&D tax credit regime and this needs to change.” Neil Vickers, Senior Tax Specialist at Catax, commented: “Patent Box is a hugely important incentive promoting innovation in the UK. However, many firms remain unaware of the potentially significant benefits that electing in to the regime might bring by way of a reduced rate of corporation tax. “This is particularly so as far as small and medium sized companies are concerned. The reason for this often stems from the complex relationships between patents, variations in how they are used and the diverse ways companies arrange their international operations. It’s important that all companies who qualify are aided in accessing the regime because it can create ongoing tax benefits that last for decades and make a real difference.”
TAX RELIEF SPECIALIST CATAX APPOINTS EX-HMRC PATENT BOX LEAD NEIL VICKERS
Vickers has more than 30 years’ experience as a tax specialist at HMRC He will offer advice on technical aspects of Patent Box as Catax seeks to grow its volume of claims His expertise will also inform Catax’s responses when tax investigations are carried out Manchester, 13 January 2021 – Business tax relief consultancy Catax has appointed former HMRC Patent Box technical lead, Neil Vickers, to help advise on the technical aspects of claims. Catax expects Patent Box to become an increasingly important part of its business, and it may one day draw level with the R&D tax credit applications that currently form the lion’s share of its operations. Neil has more than 30 years of technical tax knowledge and will also be helping Catax in making detailed responses when tax compliance checks are carried out. HMRC mounts regular compliance checks each year as part of its normal auditing procedures. Neil’s involvement will benefit clients because he will be able to enhance the quality of the responses that Catax provides, promoting a collaborative approach with HMRC, with a view to concluding these interactions quickly and amicably. Neil originally joined HMRC in 1984, beginning his career as a tax officer and working in a number of different compliance and tax roles. He was later part of the HMRC/Treasury team that organised the Patent Box consultations and developed the Patent Box legislation that was ultimately introduced by the 2012 Finance Act. Neil has been appointed a Senior Tax Specialist by Catax so that its own experts can benefit from the detailed insights he gained in these roles, which included a period as Head Office Technical Specialist for Patent Box. The Patent Box regime, and the way in which it is applied, can be extremely challenging because the way intellectual property is used is varied and complex. Mark Tighe, chief executive of R&D tax relief specialists Catax, said: “It’s a pleasure to welcome Neil to the company. The government is still very keen to expand use of Patent Box and Neil has immense experience in this area. His valuable guidance will be key to us as we look to encourage more British companies to take advantage of this assistance. The Patent Box regime is still much less well known and far less popular than the R&D tax credit regime and this needs to change.” Neil Vickers, Senior Tax Specialist at Catax, commented: “Patent Box is a hugely important incentive promoting innovation in the UK. However, many firms remain unaware of the potentially significant benefits that electing in to the regime might bring by way of a reduced rate of corporation tax. “This is particularly so as far as small and medium sized companies are concerned. The reason for this often stems from the complex relationships between patents, variations in how they are used and the diverse ways companies arrange their international operations. It’s important that all companies who qualify are aided in accessing the regime because it can create ongoing tax benefits that last for decades and make a real difference.”
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I think most of us will be glad to put 2020 behind us and make a new start in 2021. I’ve been thinking about what 2021 might bring to the tax market in the UK. As a recruiter you get a strange overview of both the accountancy profession and the in-house market. So here are my predictions: Remote Working Here to Stay Covid-19 for all its adverse consequences has prompted a sea change in the way that we all work, where in 2019 agile working meant being able to perhaps work one day from home and time your commute around missing rush hour, now the vast majority of tax staff are doing all their work from home. Some in-house clients have still managed to work from their office if there is plenty of space for social distancing. The majority of my clients expect their staff to want to continue working remotely for most of their working week and as a result my clients are actively looking to down size their office space. One Top 20 firm has already mentioned cutting its office space by 50%. From what I have heard from clients and candidates I think a normal pattern post Covid vaccinations will be two days in the office, three from home but many clients have said they expect staff to be in for only one day a week. Lots of Activity in the Property Market The negative impact of Covid on the retail sector and corporate property sector in the centre of towns and cities means that there will be a lot of restructuring activity in the commercial property sector and this in turn will give rise to tax work. I’m expecting to see a rise in deals as property companies weather the storm by merging and also disposing of unprofitable assets. On the domestic property front I’m definitely ‘on trend’ in that we have moved further in to the countryside, I’m seeing candidates looking to move more in to the country, away from city centre flats in to houses with gardens and closer to loved ones. Brexit Indirect tax practitioners have had a tricky year in 2020 with the Chancellor giving VAT breaks and VAT holidays but a likely ‘No Deal’ Brexit will bring indirect tax back in to the spotlight as businesses rush to work out how our removal from the EU Customs Union will impact their supply chains. Salaries and Bonuses The disastrous economic impact of lockdown and Covid-19 on the overall economy has not been reflected in the profits of the accountancy market, most firms I talk to seem to be around 10% down on the predictions that they had made for 2020. Let’s face it change is generally a good thing for the tax profession. Firms that thought they would be more adversely impacted, furloughed staff back in March and those that have been able to, have paid back their furlough money. What we aren’t seeing is big pay rises or bonuses, some firms put promotions on hold in 2020 and we expect to see a return to promotions but not a big increase in salaries and bonuses. Increase in In-house Roles Governance seemed to be the ‘watch word’ for 2020 and where the accountancy firms have been very careful to recruit, in-house tax team have expanded to mop up the work arising from the Criminal Finance Act, SAO etc. I’m already getting asked to recruit for in-house roles where it is envisaged that the start date will be in the second quarter of 2021. Gyms, Cinemas and Stadiums I think it will be a long time before most people feel comfortable going back to a crowded gym, cinema or stadium as a result I think the entertainment industry is still going to be adversely impacted in 2021. We have already seem a paradigm shift in the way in which films are now being released direct to download rather than to cinemas and a huge upturn in apps such a Peloton bringing your exercise class or personal trainer in to your living room. More On-line Interviewing Even with the real possibility of a vaccine for Covid -19 I can’t see a return to face to face interviews for some time. However, HR and recruitment teams can congratulate themselves on the way they have stepped up to the challenge of on-boarding new hires when they can’t come in to an office. From changing the ways that pre-employment checks are done to couriering out laptops and mobile phones, 2020 has certainly bought the hiring process in to the 21st century. Sadly I think it will be a very long time before my clients are happy to bring an interviewee into the office for a cup of tea and a handshake, so Zoom and Teams are here to stay. Closer to Equality for Women in Tax Back in the spring of 2020 a client said to me that lockdown had really shown who in their firm was most productive and that it was becoming obvious that those who spoke up the most in the office were not necessarily those who were getting through the most work. This client felt that on balance that the working women particularly working mothers in their team were actually shining in lockdown. Not being in an office and having to keep a closer eye on metrics to manage dispersed teams showed that the women and especially those who were part time were actually most profitable. I’ve heard similar things repeated time and again over the last year and hope that this will along with gender pay gap reporting lead to more equal pay in the tax market. Georgiana Head is an experienced tax recruiter who trained in taxation. She is ATT qualified and serves on ATT Council, she is also a founder member of Women in Tax in the North of England. Georgiana can be contacted on 07957 842 402 or at georgiana@ghrtax.com
A View from up here .......
I think most of us will be glad to put 2020 behind us and make a new start in 2021. I’ve been thinking about what 2021 might bring to the tax market in the UK. As a recruiter you get a strange overview of both the accountancy profession and the in-house market. So here are my predictions: Remote Working Here to Stay Covid-19 for all its adverse consequences has prompted a sea change in the way that we all work, where in 2019 agile working meant being able to perhaps work one day from home and time your commute around missing rush hour, now the vast majority of tax staff are doing all their work from home. Some in-house clients have still managed to work from their office if there is plenty of space for social distancing. The majority of my clients expect their staff to want to continue working remotely for most of their working week and as a result my clients are actively looking to down size their office space. One Top 20 firm has already mentioned cutting its office space by 50%. From what I have heard from clients and candidates I think a normal pattern post Covid vaccinations will be two days in the office, three from home but many clients have said they expect staff to be in for only one day a week. Lots of Activity in the Property Market The negative impact of Covid on the retail sector and corporate property sector in the centre of towns and cities means that there will be a lot of restructuring activity in the commercial property sector and this in turn will give rise to tax work. I’m expecting to see a rise in deals as property companies weather the storm by merging and also disposing of unprofitable assets. On the domestic property front I’m definitely ‘on trend’ in that we have moved further in to the countryside, I’m seeing candidates looking to move more in to the country, away from city centre flats in to houses with gardens and closer to loved ones. Brexit Indirect tax practitioners have had a tricky year in 2020 with the Chancellor giving VAT breaks and VAT holidays but a likely ‘No Deal’ Brexit will bring indirect tax back in to the spotlight as businesses rush to work out how our removal from the EU Customs Union will impact their supply chains. Salaries and Bonuses The disastrous economic impact of lockdown and Covid-19 on the overall economy has not been reflected in the profits of the accountancy market, most firms I talk to seem to be around 10% down on the predictions that they had made for 2020. Let’s face it change is generally a good thing for the tax profession. Firms that thought they would be more adversely impacted, furloughed staff back in March and those that have been able to, have paid back their furlough money. What we aren’t seeing is big pay rises or bonuses, some firms put promotions on hold in 2020 and we expect to see a return to promotions but not a big increase in salaries and bonuses. Increase in In-house Roles Governance seemed to be the ‘watch word’ for 2020 and where the accountancy firms have been very careful to recruit, in-house tax team have expanded to mop up the work arising from the Criminal Finance Act, SAO etc. I’m already getting asked to recruit for in-house roles where it is envisaged that the start date will be in the second quarter of 2021. Gyms, Cinemas and Stadiums I think it will be a long time before most people feel comfortable going back to a crowded gym, cinema or stadium as a result I think the entertainment industry is still going to be adversely impacted in 2021. We have already seem a paradigm shift in the way in which films are now being released direct to download rather than to cinemas and a huge upturn in apps such a Peloton bringing your exercise class or personal trainer in to your living room. More On-line Interviewing Even with the real possibility of a vaccine for Covid -19 I can’t see a return to face to face interviews for some time. However, HR and recruitment teams can congratulate themselves on the way they have stepped up to the challenge of on-boarding new hires when they can’t come in to an office. From changing the ways that pre-employment checks are done to couriering out laptops and mobile phones, 2020 has certainly bought the hiring process in to the 21st century. Sadly I think it will be a very long time before my clients are happy to bring an interviewee into the office for a cup of tea and a handshake, so Zoom and Teams are here to stay. Closer to Equality for Women in Tax Back in the spring of 2020 a client said to me that lockdown had really shown who in their firm was most productive and that it was becoming obvious that those who spoke up the most in the office were not necessarily those who were getting through the most work. This client felt that on balance that the working women particularly working mothers in their team were actually shining in lockdown. Not being in an office and having to keep a closer eye on metrics to manage dispersed teams showed that the women and especially those who were part time were actually most profitable. I’ve heard similar things repeated time and again over the last year and hope that this will along with gender pay gap reporting lead to more equal pay in the tax market. Georgiana Head is an experienced tax recruiter who trained in taxation. She is ATT qualified and serves on ATT Council, she is also a founder member of Women in Tax in the North of England. Georgiana can be contacted on 07957 842 402 or at georgiana@ghrtax.com
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Caroline Walton joins Claritas Tax as Senior Manager
R&D and innovation tax relief specialist Caroline Walton has today joined Claritas Tax as a Senior Manager. Caroline will be based in Manchester, but the role will also see her working closely with Claritas Tax’s Birmingham team to strengthen their R&D proposition across the Midlands, North West and the UK. Caroline brings with her a wealth of knowledge from her 19 years in legal private practice, as well as extensive experience of innovation tax reliefs and the UK's Patent Box regime. On joining Claritas, Caroline said: “I’m looking forward to getting started. Claritas has built quite a reputation as a tax consultancy who are leading the way with R&D claims and innovation tax relief success. With my vast knowledge and experience, I hope to add to this, supporting their growing client base.” Matthew Hodgson, Partner at Claritas Tax Manchester added: "I’m delighted to welcome Caroline to the Claritas team. She brings with her a strong reputation of ‘getting the job done’ to the highest standards and has a truly unique and valuable background. Our business continues to grow and thrive across all service lines and Caroline will be a major part of our continued success" Iain Wright, Partner at Claritas Tax Birmingham commented: “Caroline is a great addition to our team, and I look forward to working with her. R&D tax relief claims are a vital source of funds for businesses looking to grow and expand, so Caroline's expertise will prove invaluable for many of our clients"
Caroline Walton joins Claritas Tax as Senior Manager
R&D and innovation tax relief specialist Caroline Walton has today joined Claritas Tax as a Senior Manager. Caroline will be based in Manchester, but the role will also see her working closely with Claritas Tax’s Birmingham team to strengthen their R&D proposition across the Midlands, North West and the UK. Caroline brings with her a wealth of knowledge from her 19 years in legal private practice, as well as extensive experience of innovation tax reliefs and the UK's Patent Box regime. On joining Claritas, Caroline said: “I’m looking forward to getting started. Claritas has built quite a reputation as a tax consultancy who are leading the way with R&D claims and innovation tax relief success. With my vast knowledge and experience, I hope to add to this, supporting their growing client base.” Matthew Hodgson, Partner at Claritas Tax Manchester added: "I’m delighted to welcome Caroline to the Claritas team. She brings with her a strong reputation of ‘getting the job done’ to the highest standards and has a truly unique and valuable background. Our business continues to grow and thrive across all service lines and Caroline will be a major part of our continued success" Iain Wright, Partner at Claritas Tax Birmingham commented: “Caroline is a great addition to our team, and I look forward to working with her. R&D tax relief claims are a vital source of funds for businesses looking to grow and expand, so Caroline's expertise will prove invaluable for many of our clients"
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Tax Professionals: Five Steps to Build A Winning Personal Leadership Brand
How can you measure the effectiveness of your personal brand? Oleg Rak, Managing Partner at Mason Rak, has a clear answer: the value of your personal brand is directly related to its ability to create and wield influence. Our market research shows the same thing time and time again – a personal leadership brand increases your authority in the market. It gives you the focus to deliver results that are aligned with your identity, and perfectly in sync with the values and culture of your firm. In the current volatile market, tax professionals who are looking to gain a competitive advantage must position themselves as thought leaders, visionaries and educators. Have you mastered your personal leadership brand? There is no secret. Smart tax professionals across the globe are positioning themselves as dynamic innovators through carefully managed, strategic personal branding campaigns. They continually develop their skillset, ensuring they are always front runners in the market. A leader who knows how to manage their brand increases the equity of the firm they represent, in turn increasing their personal value. Tax professionals who know how to position their skills and experience for a particular firm have a clear advantage on the competition. In the current market, your leadership brand will clearly position your unique ‘return on investment’ and help to accelerate your career progression. We outline five simple steps you should follow to build a strong personal brand: 1. Make those around you successful Winning personal brands are built on the success that they have created for others. This is often referred to as the ‘law of reciprocity’. If you are able to create success for colleagues around you, your reputation and goodwill will not only shine through in your work, but throughout your network. This is one of the most overlooked elements of personal branding. In short, those who invest in professional relationships and help others to achieve their goals will benefit tremendously by doing so. 2. Hire a professional coach This is one of the single best investments you can make in building a powerful and sustainable personal brand. At Mason Rak we have a proven executive coaching system that is designed specifically for senior tax professionals to help define their personal brand and differentiate themselves from competitors in the market. This allows you to have a trusted advisor on your side, who will guide you through the branding process, and help you to further accelerate your career progression. 3. Invest in upskilling You will only strive as a senior tax professional if you continuously advance your professional and interpersonal skills. Careers in accountancy and law firms are becoming increasingly competitive, so you should never pass up the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skillset, for instance when it comes to new technology, and digital innovation and automation. 4. Effectively use social media Brands work tirelessly to leverage social media in order to boost online visibility and revenue. But only a handful of tax professionals understand how to do it well. As a successful tax professional, it is now a must that you master your social media presence, interact effectively with your audience, and develop trust and authority with your network. We believe LinkedIn is one of the best places to invest your time. If you have a strong and active presence on LinkedIn, and your personal brand story is evident, your professional network will naturally become stronger, and you can ensure that you stay ahead of the game when it comes to market intelligence and developments. Make sure that your profile looks impressive. We see time and time again that even some of the most senior tax individuals underestimate the value of this channel, and do not realise the authority and reach that it provides. Take the time to create a powerful LinkedIn profile that simply sells. At Mason Rak we have helped hundreds of tax professionals to transform their online presence and take their personal brand to the next level. 5. Make your brand a reality Your personal leadership brand should not promise what it cannot deliver. However, the way you position yourself will determine how you are seen in the market. The better your brand is, the better your reputation, engagement, and financial upside. Building your personal brand is a continuous journey, you must consistently build powerful imagery and messages to establish yourself as a winning professional in your particular tax niche. Whether this is through your emails, phone conversations, the way you dress – you must showcase your skillset and support your brand. We believe that in the post-Covid era, more firms will be looking towards digital and online presence when assessing tax professionals. The bottom line is, you need to build a personal brand in order to excel in the current market – it’s pivotal to your success. If you feel like you don’t have a powerful and well-articulated brand story, please reach out and contact our team at Mason Rak. Mason Rak is a global specialist tax search firm that operates extensively across all key global markets. In these uncertain times, the firm is perfectly placed to mentor tax professionals on their personal leadership brand. If you would like to discuss your brand and strategic global tax opportunities, please contact Oleg Rak, Managing Partner, on oleg.rak@masonrak.com or call +44 786 911 3281.
Tax Professionals: Five Steps to Build A Winning Personal Leadership Brand
How can you measure the effectiveness of your personal brand? Oleg Rak, Managing Partner at Mason Rak, has a clear answer: the value of your personal brand is directly related to its ability to create and wield influence. Our market research shows the same thing time and time again – a personal leadership brand increases your authority in the market. It gives you the focus to deliver results that are aligned with your identity, and perfectly in sync with the values and culture of your firm. In the current volatile market, tax professionals who are looking to gain a competitive advantage must position themselves as thought leaders, visionaries and educators. Have you mastered your personal leadership brand? There is no secret. Smart tax professionals across the globe are positioning themselves as dynamic innovators through carefully managed, strategic personal branding campaigns. They continually develop their skillset, ensuring they are always front runners in the market. A leader who knows how to manage their brand increases the equity of the firm they represent, in turn increasing their personal value. Tax professionals who know how to position their skills and experience for a particular firm have a clear advantage on the competition. In the current market, your leadership brand will clearly position your unique ‘return on investment’ and help to accelerate your career progression. We outline five simple steps you should follow to build a strong personal brand: 1. Make those around you successful Winning personal brands are built on the success that they have created for others. This is often referred to as the ‘law of reciprocity’. If you are able to create success for colleagues around you, your reputation and goodwill will not only shine through in your work, but throughout your network. This is one of the most overlooked elements of personal branding. In short, those who invest in professional relationships and help others to achieve their goals will benefit tremendously by doing so. 2. Hire a professional coach This is one of the single best investments you can make in building a powerful and sustainable personal brand. At Mason Rak we have a proven executive coaching system that is designed specifically for senior tax professionals to help define their personal brand and differentiate themselves from competitors in the market. This allows you to have a trusted advisor on your side, who will guide you through the branding process, and help you to further accelerate your career progression. 3. Invest in upskilling You will only strive as a senior tax professional if you continuously advance your professional and interpersonal skills. Careers in accountancy and law firms are becoming increasingly competitive, so you should never pass up the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skillset, for instance when it comes to new technology, and digital innovation and automation. 4. Effectively use social media Brands work tirelessly to leverage social media in order to boost online visibility and revenue. But only a handful of tax professionals understand how to do it well. As a successful tax professional, it is now a must that you master your social media presence, interact effectively with your audience, and develop trust and authority with your network. We believe LinkedIn is one of the best places to invest your time. If you have a strong and active presence on LinkedIn, and your personal brand story is evident, your professional network will naturally become stronger, and you can ensure that you stay ahead of the game when it comes to market intelligence and developments. Make sure that your profile looks impressive. We see time and time again that even some of the most senior tax individuals underestimate the value of this channel, and do not realise the authority and reach that it provides. Take the time to create a powerful LinkedIn profile that simply sells. At Mason Rak we have helped hundreds of tax professionals to transform their online presence and take their personal brand to the next level. 5. Make your brand a reality Your personal leadership brand should not promise what it cannot deliver. However, the way you position yourself will determine how you are seen in the market. The better your brand is, the better your reputation, engagement, and financial upside. Building your personal brand is a continuous journey, you must consistently build powerful imagery and messages to establish yourself as a winning professional in your particular tax niche. Whether this is through your emails, phone conversations, the way you dress – you must showcase your skillset and support your brand. We believe that in the post-Covid era, more firms will be looking towards digital and online presence when assessing tax professionals. The bottom line is, you need to build a personal brand in order to excel in the current market – it’s pivotal to your success. If you feel like you don’t have a powerful and well-articulated brand story, please reach out and contact our team at Mason Rak. Mason Rak is a global specialist tax search firm that operates extensively across all key global markets. In these uncertain times, the firm is perfectly placed to mentor tax professionals on their personal leadership brand. If you would like to discuss your brand and strategic global tax opportunities, please contact Oleg Rak, Managing Partner, on oleg.rak@masonrak.com or call +44 786 911 3281.
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