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Edd Thompson (Forvis Mazars) explores the Upper Tribunal’s approach to the principle of ‘consistent interpretation’ on the VAT charitable fundraising exemption and considers its potential relevance in the post-Brexit era.
Damon Wright (K3 Tax Advisory) questions the Upper Tribunal’s ruling on the VAT Tour Operators Margin Scheme.
Joao Martinho and Gary Barnett (Simmons & Simmons) examine recent developments in the VAT world, including a CJEU decision which appears to extend the MEO/Vodafone Portugal treatment of contractual termination payments to similar damages payments.
There was only one VAT news story in 2024: the taxing of private school education. Etienne Wong (Old Square Tax Chambers) also looks at some of the other notable developments along the way.
In this month’s review, Gary Barnett (Simmons & Simmons) reviews the agreement on ViDA, the consultation responses on CBAM in the UK and the impact of an Upper Tribunal decision on supplies by public bodies.
HMRC have set out their expectations for taxpayer VAT compliance processes and procedures. This and other recent developments in VAT are examined by Jo Crookshank and Gary Barnett (Simmons & Simmons).
Melanie Hall KC (Monckton Chambers) talks to Anthony Inglese CB about life at the Tax Bar and beyond.
Fabian Barth (Alvarez & Marsal) challenges HMRC’s view that direct effect ceased to exist in VAT from 1 January 2024.
The latest developments that matter, reviewed by Mike Lane and Zoe Andrews (Slaughter and May).
This month’s review by Jo Crookshank and Gary Barnett (Simmons & Simmons) covers cases concerning payments to acquire ‘credits’, VAT groups and pension funds.
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