APPEALS

Louis Triggs

Louis Triggs (Pump Court Tax Chambers) examines the landmark Elborne decision and its wider significance for IHT, trusts and statutory interpretation.

Dr Michael Taylor

Dr Michael Taylor (PwC) explains how the Court of Appeal’s Bolt Services decision narrows the scope of the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme.

Constantine Christofi Craig Kirkham-Wilson Lauren Trask

Form over influence? Constantine Christofi, Craig Kirkham-Wilson and Lauren Trask (EY) examine the Supreme Court’s decision in BlueCrest and what it means for Conditions A and B of the salaried members rules.

Julius Konstantin Berling Liesl Fichardt Emily Au

Who proves what? Liesl Fichardt, Emily Au and Julius Konstantin Berling (Quinn Emanuel) set out how penalty appeals now divide the burden between HMRC and the taxpayer – and why the line between the two is far from settled.

Jade Du Berry Alan Rafferty Ollie Winters

The High Court has confirmed that HMRC do not have a veto over restructuring plans. Alan Rafferty, Jade Du Berry and Ollie Winters (Milbank) examine the implications of Waldorf, including HMRC’s constitutional arguments, the treatment of tax losses and the evolving approach to cross-class cram downs.

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.

Rebecca Seeley Harris

Rebecca Seeley Harris (Re Legal Consulting) examines the potential grounds on which HMRC could appeal the judgment.

Paul Farey

Paul Farey (AECOM) assesses how the Supreme Court’s stricter approach narrows the scope for capital allowances on preparatory expenditure.

Jake Landman

Abigail McGregor

Jake Landman and Abigail McGregor (Pinsent Masons) revisit the discretionary regime allowing HMRC to suspend penalties for careless inaccuracies, in light of recent Upper Tribunal guidance.

Adam Craggs

Liam McKay

The Court of Appeal restores a strict approach to late appeals, leaving taxpayers facing the familiar Martland hurdle once again, write Adam Craggs and Liam McKay (RPC).

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