taxman Spring/Summer 2009

Our taxman magazine aims to bring intermediaries up-to-date on what's been happening in the world of tax investigations. This issue includes:

• VAT voluntary disclosures - no longer a penalty free zone?: Mark Howard discusses the impact of HMRC's new penalty regime on VAT voluntary disclosures and the potential for unexpected penalties to arise.
• IHT - no more excuses!: Leonie Kerswill considers the importance of planning for IHT and how to made the most of available IHT exemptions.
• What does HMRC's new unit mean for the UK's wealthiest taxpayers?: Richard Geldart looks at a number of new concepts for the UK's high net worth individuals.
• HMRC's new powers and penalties - tips to survive: Iain Sanderson offers ten tips to taxpayers on how to cope with HMRC's new powers regime and how not to fall foul of the new regime for penalties.
• taxman talks to Ronnie Pannu, director in the tax investigations network at PwC: Ronnie Pannu gives his thoughts on his role as a tax investigations expert with PwC and how PwC works with other professionals to solve their clients' tax problems.
• Hot topics: PwC's entrepreneurs and private client companies (EPC) team outline some ideas to help clients improve efficiencies and manage cash flows.