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Full proof: more needed from HMRC to discharge their burden of proof
Sophie Rhind
It is encouraging to see the FTT dealing robustly with situations where HMRC
fail to discharge their burden of proof, writes Sophie Rhind (Macfarlanes).
Seeing the broader picture: HMRC’s information exchange powers and obligations
Mark Whitehouse
Miranda Edwards
Tax authorities have access to more sources of information than ever before. Mark Whitehouse and Miranda Edwards (PwC) explore recent developments in HMRC’s international and domestic information powers and consider the implications for multinationals.
Fishing and fishy? HMRC third party interviews in employment tax investigations
Christopher Kientzler
Christopher Kientzler (Fieldfisher) discusses issues around HMRC’s power to conduct interviews with workers in employment tax cases.
Privilege considerations in tax investigations
Clare Reeve Curatola
Kate Ison
Clare Reeve Curatola and Kate Ison (Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner) provide practical insight on maximising the protection of legal professional privilege.
A look into HMRC’s toolbox during a criminal investigation
Adam Craggs
Michelle Sloane
Adam Craggs and Michelle Sloane (RPC) explore the powers commonly deployed by HMRC during a criminal investigation.
The future of alternative dispute resolution in HMRC
Fiona McRobert
Fiona McRobert, Assistant Director of HMRC’s ADR Team, explains how the department is ‘looking to embed a resolution mindset’.
Carelessness and the requirement of causation
Ben Blades
Recent cases have diverged on the question of whether HMRC must establish that carelessness caused a loss of tax, writes Ben Blades (Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers).
You’re barred: failure to disclose in the FTT
Sophie Rhind
Victoria Braid
Sophie Rhind and Victoria Braid (Macfarlanes) examine a recent case in which the tribunal takes a tough approach to HMRC’s failure to comply with an unless order.
How to handle R&D enquiries
Carrie Rutland
Helen Adams
Helen Adams and Carrie Rutland (BDO) provide a practical guide.
A tougher approach at HMRC, but at what cost?
Ray McCann
Consultant and former CIOT president Ray McCann discusses the limitations of HMRC’s recent compliance strategy and suggests a more pragmatic approach.
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RBC: from the island of literal interpretation to the continental shelf
Victoria Hine
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Kyle Rainsford
1 /7
Cross-border group relief: Lloyds tripped up by the ‘main purpose’ hurdle
Gerald Montagu
2 /7
Helping vulnerable individuals: a guide for tax professionals
Chris Holmes
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Dawn Register
3 /7
A ‘significant’ change in approach? Reflections on the Court of Appeal’s decision in BlueCrest
David Haworth
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David Haughey
4 /7
ScottishPower and the limits of von Glehn
Rupert Shiers
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Suzanne Hill
5 /7
Enhancing UK tax policy: how to stimulate business investment and economic growth
Donald Simpson
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Buckle up your seatbelts: why 2025 will be a bumpy ride for US tax policy
Donald L Korb
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Andrew Solomon
7 /7
RBC: from the island of literal interpretation to the continental shelf
Victoria Hine
,
Kyle Rainsford
Cross-border group relief: Lloyds tripped up by the ‘main purpose’ hurdle
Gerald Montagu
Helping vulnerable individuals: a guide for tax professionals
Chris Holmes
,
Dawn Register
A ‘significant’ change in approach? Reflections on the Court of Appeal’s decision in BlueCrest
David Haworth
,
David Haughey
ScottishPower and the limits of von Glehn
Rupert Shiers
,
Suzanne Hill
Enhancing UK tax policy: how to stimulate business investment and economic growth
Donald Simpson
Buckle up your seatbelts: why 2025 will be a bumpy ride for US tax policy
Donald L Korb
,
Andrew Solomon
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Finance Act 2025 enacted
MPs press ahead with NICs increases
ATED chargeable amounts increased
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HMRC v Innovative Bites Ltd and another
PD & MJ Ltd v HMRC
LR R&D LLP v HMRC
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Orsted West of Duddon Sands (UK) Ltd and others v HMRC
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IR35, staffing companies and the small company threshold
Country-by-country reporting goes public
When is 20% not 20%?
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Orsted West of Duddon Sands (UK) Ltd and others v HMRC
Concerns remain over Making Tax Digital
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V Louwman v HMRC
HMRC manual changes: 21 March 2025