Phil Manley question and answer session

[phil@pmtc]

A scheme which has ‘rebranded’ and ‘doesn’t affect the clients’[emoji849]

This simply doesn't make sense for numerous reasons.

[phil@pmtc]

Kinda funny.... Prime Minister’s Tax Resolution - Limited Liability Partnership.....

Again - no abuse intended, just appeals to my sense of humour....

haha kinda appeals to my humour also tbf.it was originally Phil Manley Tax then someone pointed out that it would be PMT!

[phil@pmtc]

Not being abusive at all here, but, really? Who cares about whether Phil ‘pops in’ or not?

Erm you felt the need to post this?

[phil@pmtc]

Now that you've left DSW, what happens to the people that paid DSW for their advice/support through CLSO2 or LC?

pmtc is the same legal entity so no change to people who signed up other than a name change to the business.
I was finding I was spending too much time ensuring things were being done. I do not have spare time. It was therefore easier to take control and that's what this does.

[phil@pmtc]

How did you end up promoting a solution to the loan charge?

I didn't, I was asked if I would consider a solution (which I did) and offer opinion on if it worked (I felt it did).
Its prob relevant to note the following

1. I was not the person who devised the scheme.
2.I was not a shareholder or director of insella
3.I do not make, nor will ever make a single penny of profit from insella or the scheme. This is not clever careful wording, it is simply factual. I did not charge fees for considering the scheme. In layman terms, it provides zero benefit to my financial situation whatsoever under any circumstance. There are no payments to me directly or indirectly. There is no financial gain.

What are the chances (%) of success in your opinion?

Its impossible to provide a %. I believe its better than anything else that was out there. That is all.

Do you feel any other "schemes to fix a scheme work?
If yes, did you ever suggest them to your clients, or just your own?

It wasn't my own as explained above. However, its a fair query so, I think there a few others which have elements of reasonableness to them. Even the one which creates most abuse (vanquish) has logic behind it. Do I think it (vanquish) will work? probably not - though its based on EU treaties and there is a precedent (fisher v HMRC) but I don't think it will work on its own - but its not awful. Just that in this day and age its an uphill battle to say the least so that's why I didn't nor wouldn't offer it to anyone I know. There are a few which ive seen which are quite frankly a scam.
I would add btw that afaik there is no actual definition of a scheme. Its basically any interpretation or planning that differs from HMRC. Therefore this includes any thoughts or suggestions that HMRC are interpreting legislation incorrectly. It does not matter whether its called a scheme or not. Its the same. Think about this people.

If no, why is yours different?

as above

Why did you pull your website down on 25th April, two days before the Times Article?

I didn't, its not my website and I have zero control of it... However, even if it was the answer is out there and quite clear. After April 5th it was irrelevant.

How do people that have taken up your solution contact you in the future if they have any problems?

People may call or accuse me of many things but hiding away isn't exactly one of them now is it!

Do you feel your unprofessional comments towards Mel Stride and HMRC on Twitter actually help anybody associated with this whole mess?

Ive answered this previously a few days ago so wont waste time doing so again (this isn't meant as a defensive or aggressive response but a factual one)

[BrilloPad]

Phil still on quality child time. Hopes to be in tonight.

[webberg]

I have written to HMRC who, after chasing a few times, gave an answer defending their decision. Also spoke with Phil and I am awaiting for his action which has been promised but not been set in place yet. Hence the question on this forum.

Fair enough and as this is not my thread, good luck with the challenge.

[OutRiding]

NIC challenge

One might ask, what are YOU doing to challenge this?

I have written to HMRC who, after chasing a few times, gave an answer defending their decision. Also spoke with Phil and I am awaiting for his action which has been promised but not been set in place yet. Hence the question on this forum.

[webberg]

Like many people who settled following the FN/APNs, I paid NIC which HMRC should not have demanded based on the limitations act, What is happening to challenge HMRC on this?

One might ask, what are YOU doing to challenge this?

[WalterWhite]

Phil said he has been spending time with his son. It was not pre-planned and he thought he would be free this weekend. He expects to be on tonight to give response.

He added his apologies to my apologies.

No problem at all - family time much more important than answering a few forum questions