ANALYSIS

Cutting edge analysis on tax issues.

Perhaps it is now time for a radical simplification of personal taxation? George Gillham (Fieldfisher) sets out some ideas for a fairer and better tax system.

Jessica Kemp

Catherine Hill

The January Barclays tech outage shines a light on the sometimes uncompromising interest and penalty regimes facing taxpayers which, in this context, demand flexibility, write Jessica Kemp and Catherine Hill (White & Case).

Jo Crookshank

Gary Barnett

Jo Crookshank and Gary Barnett (Simmons & Simmons) review two decisions on input VAT recovery on a supply of land and student union catering from a bar, and the consultation on UK e-invoicing.

Veronika Lipinska

Matthew Emms

Matthew Emms and Veronika Lipinska (BDO) consider whether, following the 2025 Budget reforms, a CSOP should now revert to EMI, and in what circumstances CSOP or unapproved options might still be relevant.

Dulcie Daly

Dulcie Daly (Goodwin) considers the complexities that can arise for taxpayers when share sale proceeds include deferred amounts.

Paul Townson

James Flint

Paul Townson and James Flint (BDO) consider whether a sale to an EOT is still the best route for a potential future sale of a privately owned trading business.

Catherine Hill

Catherine Hill (White & Case) questions whether the proposed tax adviser registration regime is a proportionate response to the Government’s aim of raising standards.

Michael L Firth KC

The Court of Appeal’s reasoning in Sintra Global misses key principles and authorities, writes Michael Firth KC (Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers).

Ceinwen Rees

Caroline Inker

Caroline Inker and Ceinwen Rees (Kirkland & Ellis) explore the impact of ESC D33 on contractual payments made in less-than-straightforward share purchase scenarios.