International law firm RPC launches 'one stop shop' tax and regulatory platform

International law firm RPC today (31 May) launched Tax Take +, a free go-to platform for accountants and tax advisers featuring practical guidance notes, news stories, podcasts, webinars, vlogs and an interactive chat function, all in one place.

The "innovative" platform from RPC's "award-winning" tax team gives a one-stop shop for small to mid-size industry experts wanting to keep their finger on the pulse of the latest tax and regulatory issues that matter most to them and their clients, it said in a statement. 

At the heart of Tax Take + is a suite of more than 30 easy-to-read guidance notes on such issues as responding to HMRC Schedule 36 information notices, obtaining a closure notice direction from the tax tribunal, what to do if a client is under criminal investigation by HMRC and how to avoid a criminal prosecution for failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion. 

A handy section on tax tribunal decisions, upcoming dates and tax filing deadlines means accountants and tax advisers can find everything they need on a readily accessible platform which is just one click away.

An interactive chat function on Tax Take + will also create an online community for practitioners looking to discuss tax issues, trends and queries, with RPC lawyers on hand to provide advice and assistance.

Tax Take + follows hot on the heels of RPC's Raid Response app, an interactive dawn raid toolkit with live 24/7 assistance, which launched last month.

Adam Craggs, head of the RPC tax, financial crime and regulatory team, said: "For many small to medium-size accountants and tax advisors, staying up-to-date with HMRC guidance and tax tribunal decisions while keeping on top of deadlines is no easy task. Tax Take + takes away the headache and provides all the essentials for free in one place.

"We believe this market-leading tool will provide practitioners with a one-stop shop that will support them and their clients."

Partner Michelle Sloane added: "In addition to all the other great features of Tax Tax +, such as providing news updates, guidance notes and access to RPC's podcasts and webinars, this platform provides a unique online support community for accountants and tax advisers."

RPC is a law firm specialising in regulatory, insurance, technology & media, commercial & financial disputes and retail & consumer.  

With offices in London, Bristol, Hong Kong and Singapore, the firm has over 1,000 people and 132 Partners. 

With increasing regulatory enforcement action and escalating consequences of non-compliance, RPC has built up a Regulatory team of over 60 lawyers across our four offices to meet the growing demand for joined up regulatory advice across regulatory regimes.