More than 100 BBC stars face tax investigations by the HMRC

The Independent: High-profile staff at the corporation could face backdated tax bills if they are found to have been incorrectly listed as 'self-employed'.

Full story: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/bbc-presenters-hmrc-tax-investigation-self-employment-a7351341.html 

New partner announced at Smith & Williamson

Accountancy Age: Peter Ball, a private client tax specialist from EY has joined top ten accountancy firm Smith & Williamson as a partner.

Full story: https://www.accountancyage.com/2016/09/21/new-partner-announced-at-smith-williamson/

HMRC sending personal Post-it notes to tax avoiders

CCH: HMRC has confirmed it has started sticking handwritten Post-it notes on letters to tax avoiders in a bid to 'nudge' them into paying up, and has recorded a ‘very high’ response rate, as the department expands its use of a range of behavioural psychology tactics to encourage greater compliance.

Full story: https://www.cchdaily.co.uk/hmrc-sending-personal-post-it-notes-tax-avoiders

BDO expands global private clients service

Accountancy Age: BDO has announced two key international appointments as the firm continues to expand in its private client business across the BDO global network.

Full story: https://www.accountancyage.com/2016/09/23/bdo-continues-the-expansion-global-private-clients-service/

Sam Allardyce claimed HMRC is the 'most corrupt business' in Britain

The Telegraph: Sam Allardyce complained about the tax system in the UK during the Telegraph's investigation into alleged corruption in football, claiming HMRC is the "most corrupt business" in Britain.

Full story: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/27/exclusive-sam-allardyce-claimed-hmrc-is-the-most-corrupt-busines/

Trump calls tax avoidance ‘smart’ in live debate with Clinton

Portfolio Adviser: Donald Trump called tax avoidance "smart" during the first live US Presidential TV debate with rival Hillary Clinton in New York

Full story: http://www.portfolio-adviser.com/news/1031701/trump-calls-tax-avoidance-smart-live-debate-clinton