About Lindsay
Working as an Inland Revenue Tax Inspector in sunny Torquay back in 1992, I took the somewhat risky decision to turn my back upon the cosy "job for life" and indexed linked pension, and move out of my comfort zone to become the proverbial "gamekeeper turned poacher".
Yes, the full backing of the Taxes Acts may well have wielded a certain power, but in the popularity stakes, I was definitely bottom of the "Hit Parade" - now that certainly dates me!
On the basis that "everyone deserves a defence" and armed with invaluable inside knowledge, I signed up with a national firm of chartered accountants to offer my services in representing those who fall foul of the Taxman. There's never been any shortage of work as sadly "tax" is a club we all have a lifetime membership of - potentially from the cradle to the grave and sometimes even beyond! It is those who fail to join the club (or let their subscription lapse!) who come my way, to take, what can be a long and scary journey.I often say, the taxman doesn't suffer from stress, but he's a carrier!
Using my experience from "the other side" I have developed my hands-on approach to keep the taxman's hands off your money. Life is never dull and invariably there's a humorous side - often at the Revenue's expense.
At the end of my career, I would hope that those on both sides of the taxman's desk would say that I was approachable and fair, and always went that extra mile. As a frustrated actor I have also taken great pleasure in guest lecturing on cruise ships, as well as speaking to fellow professionals. "Talking Tax" is what I do.
The Greatest Tax Tips in the World
ISBN: 978-1-905151-43-1
Price: £6.99 (UK postage included)
Publication date: 30th September 2008
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