ANALYSIS

Cutting edge analysis on tax issues.

In the first of a new series on the lifecycle of a transaction – from acquisition to operation and ultimate exit – Gemma Grunewald (DLA Piper) examines some of the key considerations for a buyer when structuring an acquisition.

David Haworth

David Haughey

David Haworth and David Haughey (Freshfields) examine the implications of the Court of Appeal’s decision for businesses which are potentially within the scope of the UK’s salaried member rules.

Rupert Shiers

Suzanne Hill

Rupert Shiers and Suzanne Hill (Hogan Lovells) examine a recent ruling on whether a corporation tax deduction is allowable for significant expenditure in settling a regulatory investigation.

Arun Advani

Andy Summers

Arun Advani and Andy Summers (CenTax) explain how engagement with tax professionals is key to CenTax’s mission, and they outline three principles that will guide its work.

Paul Aplin OBE

We are promised a Digital Transformation Roadmap setting out how HMRC will be transformed into a digital-first organisation. Paul Aplin OBE hopes it will herald a more collaborative approach from the department.

Gary Barnett

Joao Martinho

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.

Donald Simpson

Donald Simpson reports the view from the 100 Group.

David Hadwick

Recent scandals highlight the tension between AI and the fundamental rights of taxpayers, writes David Hadwick (University of Antwerp).

Joshua Stevens

The UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism launches in January 2027. Joshua Stevens (Pump Court Tax Chambers) explains what’s proposed – and why it risks exacerbating trade tensions at a time of rising protectionism.