TTPP37: Master Using Tax Legislation (and the Benefits this Brings)

Show notes: thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/TTPP37Subscribe: thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/subscribeTake control of your career progression free course: https://documents.thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/freecourseYou’ll Learn(4:00) Why I think it’s a mistake to avoid using tax legislation(6:30) The different types of legislation and why knowing this is important (my embarrassing story)(12:00) My advice on how to go from legislation rookie to being able to use it well(21:30) Why you should not assume words have their ‘usual’ English meaning in legislation, and tips to find the specific definitions given to words(24:50) Rules of statutory interpretation(28:50) My secret tip to really ramp up your legislation-using skillsResourcesHow to Undertake Effective Tax Research (episode 1)How to Build and Maintain Strong Tax Knowledge (episode 6) Explanation of different types of legislation: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/understanding-legislation More info on rules of statutory interpretation: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/ocw/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=68342&section=3 Interpretation Act 1978 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/30/contents 

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This podcast helps tax professionals, typically by helping you become a better tax professional, helping you pass the ATT and CTA exams, or helping you decide what you want to do with your tax career.Episodes are released bi-weekly, released on Mondays, and include a mix of solo and guest episodes.Jack Bonehill, CTA, hosts the podcast. He's an employment tax specialist, working in the area since 2015, and won Tolley's Taxation's Rising Star award in 2023. Website: https://www.thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/  Subscribe: https://www.thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/subscribe/  Tax Skills Masterclasses: https://www.thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/masterclasses/ Sub Series: Tax Career Success Secrets, sharing the secrets behind tax-career success, and Tax Role Insights, giving you an insider's view into the different available tax roles.