Richard Curtis

Richard Curtis was deputy editor and editor of Taxation from 2002 until 2021. He can be contacted by email at richard.curtis@gmx.com or phone: 07818 521 296.

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Correspondence from readers on topical subjects.

Working apart

As a reader of Taxation of some 40 years standing and an occasional contributor to Readers' forum I read with interest the recent article by Malcolm Gunn on the subject of perceived fraudulent intent by taxpayers when indulging in normal tax planning activities and the attitude of those persons whose job it is to enforce the regulations (Taxation, 27 July 2006, page 464).

RICHARD CURTIS reports on the thirteenth sitting of Standing Committee A's review of the Finance Bill 2006.

Correspondence from readers on topical subjects.

Crossroads?

I have read the latest article by Richard Curtis ('Crossroads?', Taxation, 27 July 2006, page 451) with great interest, as I have previous articles and correspondence on the issue. I heartily endorse his comments in virtually all respects, and thought I might put my own feelings and experience to you, for what they are worth.

RICHARD CURTIS considers the Working Together initiative.

RICHARD CURTIS reviews the ninth and tenth sittings of Standing Committee A.

RICHARD CURTIS reports on the fifth and sixth debates of Standing Committee A on the Finance Bill.

RICHARD CURTIS wonders if HMRC and tax practitioners can learn from some recent 'zugzwangs'.

RICHARD CURTIS considers a reader's suggestion of corporation tax reform relating to associated companies

RICHARD CURTIS reviews Standing Committee A's debate on the proposed new self assessment tax return filing deadlines.

Is there a conspiracy to block a taxpayers' charter? RICHARD CURTIS invites tax practitioners to take on a new assignment.

RICHARD CURTIS sympathises with those tax practitioners who have been on the receiving end of a 'zugzwang'.

RICHARD CURTIS delves into the Taxation postbag, now swollen by 'No to November' letters.

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Richard Curtis

Correspondence from readers on topical subjects.

Working apart

Correspondence from readers on topical subjects.

Crossroads?

Deadline dates for October 2025