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It is encouraging to see the FTT dealing robustly with situations where HMRC fail to discharge their burden of proof, writes Sophie Rhind (Macfarlanes).
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.
Christopher Kientzler (Fieldfisher) discusses issues around HMRC’s power to conduct interviews with workers in employment tax cases.
Clare Reeve Curatola and Kate Ison (Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner) provide practical insight on maximising the protection of legal professional privilege.
Adam Craggs and Michelle Sloane (RPC) explore the powers commonly deployed by HMRC during a criminal investigation.
Fiona McRobert, Assistant Director of HMRC’s ADR Team, explains how the department is ‘looking to embed a resolution mindset’.
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).
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.
Helen Adams and Carrie Rutland (BDO) provide a practical guide.
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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