Send us a textShow 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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