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Emily Szasz and Charlotte Anderson (Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer) examine the FTT decision on the interaction between domestic appeals and MAPs which are provided for in double tax treaties.

In this quarterly review, Adam Craggs and Michelle Sloane (RPC) consider HMRC’s increasing propensity to seek the production of documents from accountants and other professional advisers, HMRC’s new policy of challenging taxpayers’ loan relationships, and the increase in the number of domicile enquiries launched by HMRC. 

David Pett (Temple Tax Chambers) argues that outstanding loan charges should be pursued both as a matter of law and social policy.
Zoe Andrews (Slaughter and May) takes a first look at the UK draft regulations implementing the EU's cross-border reporting rules.
Barrister Michael Thomas (Pump Court Tax Chambers) believes there is a disturbing trend in our tax jurisprudence: an increasing number of important decisions made by HMRC are only capable of being challenged on a judicial review basis.
It is now 18 months since the entry into force of the UKs corporate criminal offences of failing to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion. This milestone coincides with the publication of Ipsos Moris research report, as part of the...
Matthew Fleming and Chris Leigh (KPMG) examine the legal developments that strengthen HMRC’s ability to tackle cross-border non-compliance. 
Helen Adams (BDO) considers the extent of HMRC's powers on discovery in the light of recent case law.
Jeremy Webster (Pinsent Masons) considers the OECD’s public consultation document aimed at providing a consensus-based long-term solution.
 
Steve Edge and Mike Lane (Slaughter and May) examine the new TP/DPT disclosure facility that was announced by HMRC last week.
 
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