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TAX POLICY
The Scottish elections: what now for tax?
Joanne Walker
Justine Riccomini
Justine Riccomini (ICAS) and Joanne Walker (LITRG and CIOT) consider
the detail of Scottish taxation policy for the next parliamentary term.
The Biden administration’s international tax proposals: will they fly?
Matthew D. Cutts
Linda Pfatteicher
Robert O'Hare
Jefferson VanderWolk
Jefferson VanderWolk, Matthew D Cutts, Linda Pfatteicher and Robert O'Hare (Squire
Patton Boggs) discuss the prospects for President Biden’s global tax plans.
Why constructive ambiguity is sometimes the best policy
Jeremy Mindell
Jeremy Mindell (Primondell) believes that judicial interpretation of existing
legislation is preferable to a wholesale codification of the law that would
become outdated and easy to manipulate.
Conflicts in the tax code: two case studies
Edward Milliner
A recent case and an old conundrum provide neat illustrations of the problems that arise when statutory provisions come into conflict, as Edward Milliner (Slaughter and May) reports.
Wellcome Trust and the reverse charge
Etienne Wong
There are always corners hidden in the world of VAT that bear illumination,
writes Etienne Wong (Old Square Tax Chambers).
Creating a tax system fit for the 21st century
Paul Aplin OBE
Former ICAEW president, Paul Aplin OBE, believes that this will need
stakeholder engagement, investment in technology and a willingness to
think outside the box.
Carbon pricing and the drive to net-zero
Jason Collins
Catherine Robins
Jason Collins and Catherine Robins (Pinsent Masons) discuss climate
change policy and how the government can take the lead in setting a roadmap
to help companies to make the long-term decisions that are required.
Tax changes from April 2021
Dan Nazarian
Natalie Backes
Michelle Robinson
Donna Huggard
This report sets out the key tax changes effective from April. It was prepared by Natalie Backes, Donna Huggard, Dan Nazarian and Michelle Robinson of Deloitte.
The problem with HMRC clearances
Martin Walker
Mark Bevington
With HMRC increasingly challenging and rescinding clearances, the certainty
provided by pre-clearing transactions has faded, write Martin Walker and
Mark Bevington (ADE Tax).
Tax administration shaping tax reform: does employment status matter for tax?
Judith Freedman
Tax administration should be central to the tax design process, writes Professor Judith Freedman (Oxford University).
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EDITOR'S PICK
Tax Journal's 2025 Budget coverage
1 /7
Management expenses: HMRC’s new nudge campaign
Anna Lucey
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Constantine Christofi
2 /7
Medpro: better late than never
Stacey Cranmore
3 /7
No escape: the new IHT tax rules for pensions
Harriet Betteridge
4 /7
What time is it? A review of the Supreme Court’s decision in Prudential
David Jamieson
5 /7
The trials and tribulations of interest withholding tax
Bezhan Salehy
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Rebecca Rose
,
Elvira Colomer Fatjo
6 /7
Understanding the FIG regime
Jo Bateson
7 /7
Tax Journal's 2025 Budget coverage
Management expenses: HMRC’s new nudge campaign
Anna Lucey
,
Constantine Christofi
Medpro: better late than never
Stacey Cranmore
No escape: the new IHT tax rules for pensions
Harriet Betteridge
What time is it? A review of the Supreme Court’s decision in Prudential
David Jamieson
The trials and tribulations of interest withholding tax
Bezhan Salehy
,
Rebecca Rose
Understanding the FIG regime
Jo Bateson
NEWS
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HMRC manual changes: 6 February 2026
Finance Bill measures risk uncertainty, complexity and unintended effects, CIOT warns
Finance Bill round-up
Net settlement and annual reporting requirements
Companies now required to maintain own register of members
CASES
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FS Commercial Ltd v HMRC
P Kearney v HMRC
Mark Glenn Ltd v HMRC
J Hall v HMRC
Other cases that caught our eye: 6 February 2026
IN BRIEF
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Concerns over the scope of new conduct rules for advisers
Revenue fraud
The new share for share anti-avoidance
Value on death: IHT
TSI Instruments and import VAT recovery
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M Holden v HMRC and HMRC v The Boston Consulting Group UK LLP and others
COP 9 and serious tax fraud: HMRC’s tougher approach
One minute with... Hayley Ives
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Nimbus: The Disability Consultancy Service Ltd v HMRC