Talking tax

Article Abstract:

The new consultative document on personal tax released by the UK Inland Revenue proposes that only one office processes all taxpayers' affairs. It also recommends that everyone be taxed on a current year basis instead of the previous year basis and that the highly complicated schedular assessment system be abolished to allow the collection of taxes by one assessment. The Government wants to ensure that taxpayers are paying the exact amount they are supposed to pay and that they are informed how their taxes had been computed. Adoption of these proposed changes will necessarily alter the operations of the Inland Revenue. For instance, the task of checking if tax returns have been completed properly will shift from the agency to individual taxpayers. Coopers & Lybrand tax partner Dave Clarkson and tax manager Paula Speedie discuss other issues relating to the consultative document.

United Kingdom, Taxation, Revenue

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Negotiating skills: talking your way to success

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A good negotiation is one in which all parties come away from the negotiating table thinking that they have achieved something. Anyone can be a good negotiator by first mastering the art of listening and learning to be comfortable with silence. They must also learn the different roles that they must assume, including psychologist, skilled interrogator, teacher, diplomat, comedian and 'agony aunt.' In addition, negotiators must strive to overcome such common human weaknesses as resistance to change, secretiveness and wishful hearing, as well as the tendency to jump to conclusions and take things personally. Good negotiators make checklists to ensure that they will cover all important issues. A suggested checklist is presented.

Methods, Negotiation, Negotiations

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Talking business

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European corporations are focusing on language training as part of corporate strategy. Although English remains as the standard for international communication, learning European language skills has become a major demand for business communication. Corporations realize the advantage of being fluent in foreign language and are investing to make their executives capable of communicating with customers in their native language. The ability to communicate in foreign language can open more business opportunities for companies in the European market, develop better personal relations with prospective clients and even conclude business contracts outside formal negotiations.

Training, Executives, Language and languages, Language acquisition, Business communication

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