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HMRC appears to view many penalty appeals as a ‘second bite of the cherry’, even where the tribunal has not considered the earlier decision, writes Anastasia Nourescu (Stewarts). 
The Upper Tribunal decisions in Altrad Services, BlackRock and Euromoney are examined by Mike Lane and Zoe Andrews (Slaughter and May).
Helen Adams (BDO) considers the extent to which taxpayers may have a reasonable excuse if they are affected by the coronavirus pandemic and the UK’s lockdown.
A report by Tolley®Guidance on making appeals and applications to the First-tier Tribunal during the Covid-19 pandemic, with insight on appealing to the Upper Tribunal and judicial review.
A 20 questions guide, by Adam Craggs and Constantine Christofi (RPC).
Andrew Goldstone (Mishcon de Reya) believes that a recent case raises concerns over HMRC’s approach to litigation and illustrates the need for change in the EIS legislation. 

Adam Craggs and Constantine Christofi (RPC) examine the First-tier Tribunal decision.

Andrew Goldstone and Katie Doyle (Mishcon de Reya) provide your monthly update on the latest tax developments affecting private clients.
 
Taxpayers should question their legal advisers carefully about bringing future challenges to the accelerated payment notices regime if they are not to throw good money after bad. Patrick Cannon (15 Old Square) reviews the four reported judicial review challenges to APNs of note.
 
Lord Carnwath’s ‘brief comment’ in Pendragon addresses the appellate jurisdiction of the Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal in tax appeals. John Brinsmead-Stockham (Tax Chambers, 11 New Square) analyses its impact.
 
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