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The VAT review for October 2026
Gary Barnett
Joao Martinho
In this month’s review, Joao Martinho and Gary Barnett (Simmons & Simmons) examine two decisions on transfers of going concerns and HMRC’s recent guidance on the VAT treatment of fund management services.
Prize draws and VAT: a lottery?
Jonathan Peacock KC
Peter Williams
HMRC say paid entry prize draws are standard rated, but the VAT exemption
may not follow Gambling Act classification. Jonathan Peacock KC (11 New
Square) and Peter Williams (RSM UK) explain.
‘Beneficial owner’: the omnishambles of the conduit conundrum
Evelyne Bagdassarian
Gerald Montagu
José Ramón Vizcaíno
A letter from Paris and Madrid, coupled with some reflections on the
proposed direct tax Omnibus Directive/Recast DAC 6 Directive and recent
Court of Appeal judgments, by Evelyne Bagdassarian, José Ramón Vizcaíno
and Gerald Montagu (Stephenson Harwood).
The VAT review for June 2026
Katie Oliver
Gary Barnett
This month’s review by Katie Oliver and Gary Barnett (Simmons &
Simmons) covers VAT and transfer pricing after Stellantis Portugal, input tax
repayment disputes and a reminder that overcharged VAT cannot normally be
reclaimed directly from HMRC by the customer.
The VAT review for May 2026
Karen Bannister
Gary Barnett
Karen Bannister and Gary Barnett (Simmons & Simmons) review recent VAT developments, including
Colchester Institute, Boehringer Ingelheim
and input tax recovery on statutory expenditure.
The VAT review for April 2026
Karen Bannister
Gary Barnett
Karen Bannister and Gary Barnett (Simmons & Simmons) review recent decisions on VAT exemptions for securitisation vehicles and in-game currencies, the treatment of loyalty points, and the reduced rate for public EV charging.
International review for March 2026
Tim Sarson
Once again, the US dominates the international tax news cycle, reports
Tim Sarson (KPMG).
The VAT review for March 2026
Gary Barnett
Gary Barnett (Simmons & Simmons) reviews recent VAT developments, including the Upper Tribunal’s decision in Lycamobile and CJEU guidance on statutory payments.
Hotel La Tour: where next for input tax recovery on share disposals?
Rupert Shiers
Laura Hodgson
Following the Supreme Court’s decision, Rupert Shiers and Laura Hodgson (Hogan Lovells) consider whether any routes remain to improve VAT recovery on share sale costs.
Transfer pricing adjustments and VAT: a matter of faith?
Kapisha Vyas
Réka Mező
AG Kokott calls for a principled approach to the VAT treatment of transfer pricing adjustments – and questions the legacy of
Arcomet
, write Kapisha Vyas and Réka Mező (Simmons & Simmons).
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EDITOR'S PICK
The Orsted ‘tax nothing’
Andrew Page
1 /7
Budget 2026: options for taxing wealth
Dom Rothbarth
2 /7
HMRC powers and the taxpayer relationship: when is enough, enough?
Chris Sanger
,
Constantine Christofi
,
Craig Kirkham-Wilson
3 /7
Redrawing the line: modernising the taxation of distributions
Jill Gatehouse
,
Emily Szasz
,
Joe Williams
,
Tom Gardner
4 /7
Reckless tax statements: a lower threshold for crime?
Adam Craggs
,
Tom Jenkins
5 /7
Permanent Establishment exemption: preparing for mandatory application
Alison Lobb
,
Lisa Shipley
6 /7
The 2026 loan charge settlement scheme: the beginning of the end?
David Pett
7 /7
The Orsted ‘tax nothing’
Andrew Page
Budget 2026: options for taxing wealth
Dom Rothbarth
HMRC powers and the taxpayer relationship: when is enough, enough?
Chris Sanger
,
Constantine Christofi
Redrawing the line: modernising the taxation of distributions
Jill Gatehouse
,
Emily Szasz
Reckless tax statements: a lower threshold for crime?
Adam Craggs
,
Tom Jenkins
Permanent Establishment exemption: preparing for mandatory application
Alison Lobb
,
Lisa Shipley
The 2026 loan charge settlement scheme: the beginning of the end?
David Pett
NEWS
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Conservatives pledge IHT exemption for family homes
Government accepts PAC recommendations on large business tax compliance
No breaches found under banks’ tax code
Distributions reform could hinder business transactions, CIOT warns
Bolt: Supreme Court refuses permission to appeal
CASES
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HMRC v British Airways plc
Victoria Oil & Gas plc v HMRC
S Keswick and others v HMRC
Other cases that caught our eye: 9 October 2026
Jumpman Gaming Ltd v HMRC
IN BRIEF
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AI and the unwinnable case
Corporate residence: beyond the paperwork
Hill: the Upper Tribunal on reasonable excuse
Loans to participators: s 455
Modernising the taxation of distributions
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Bolt: Supreme Court refuses permission to appeal
Re Fulmar Contracting Ltd (In Liquidation) and others v M Williams and another
HMRC name 196 deliberate tax defaulters
Victoria Oil & Gas plc v HMRC
Loans to participators: s 455