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The VAT review for March 2025
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.
Estoppel and abuse of process in VAT
Claire Logan
Claire Logan (Grant Thornton) explains why estoppel and abuse of process
are increasingly relevant in VAT disputes and how they can materially affect
how cases are argued and resolved.
Import VAT and non-owners
Andrew Clarke
Mark Simm
Mark Simm and Andrew Clarke (Deloitte) assess the impact of HMRC’s strict ‘owner only’ stance on recovery of UK import VAT.
International review for February 2025
Tim Sarson
This month’s review by Tim Sarson (KPMG) includes insight on the latest
developments from the US Administration and the European Community.
Introducing CenTax: a new tax research centre
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.
AI in tax administration: current applications and future trends
David Hadwick
Recent scandals highlight the tension between AI and the fundamental rights
of taxpayers, writes David Hadwick (University of Antwerp).
Buckle up your seatbelts: why 2025 will be a bumpy ride for US tax policy
Donald L Korb
Andrew Solomon
During Trump’s second presidential term, the spectre of tax cuts expanding the US federal budget deficit will fuel fierce debates between fiscally conservative and ‘pro-growth’ Republicans, write Donald L Korb and Andrew Solomon (Sullivan & Cromwell).
Fixing the wrong problem? The need to tackle shadow advisers
Ray McCann
Unless shadow advisers are effectively regulated and HMRC can act closer to
real time, we will soon once again be facing calls for regulation of the whole
profession, writes Ray McCann.
HMRC’s defeats on subsidised and contracted out R&D
Benjamin Craig
Benjamin Craig (Ayming) examines the impact of two recent FTT decisions.
2024: that was the year that was
Jemma Dick
Don’t worry if you spent most of the year in a virtual queue trying to get Taylor Swift and Oasis tickets. Read Jemma Dick’s article for all you need to know about what happened in the world of tax in 2024.
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EDITOR'S PICK
The new Securities Transfer Tax: business as usual?
Georgina West
1 /7
Responding to Sch 36 notices: a practical guide
Stephanie Mullins
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Richard Jeens
2 /7
Rights, influence and LLP member status after BlueCrest
Constantine Christofi
,
Craig Kirkham-Wilson
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Lauren Trask
3 /7
Let the light in: LLCs and other reverse hybrids
Matthew Rowbotham
4 /7
HFFX: the widening reach of miscellaneous income
Elena Rowlands
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Tom Margesson
,
Ian Zeider
5 /7
Estoppel and abuse of process in VAT
Claire Logan
6 /7
The UK’s tax certainty problem
Jenny Batchelor
,
Ahmed Mobasshir
7 /7
The new Securities Transfer Tax: business as usual?
Georgina West
Responding to Sch 36 notices: a practical guide
Stephanie Mullins
,
Richard Jeens
Rights, influence and LLP member status after BlueCrest
Constantine Christofi
,
Craig Kirkham-Wilson
Let the light in: LLCs and other reverse hybrids
Matthew Rowbotham
HFFX: the widening reach of miscellaneous income
Elena Rowlands
,
Tom Margesson
Estoppel and abuse of process in VAT
Claire Logan
The UK’s tax certainty problem
Jenny Batchelor
,
Ahmed Mobasshir
NEWS
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Tax Journal thanks its July 2026 authors
GAAR Advisory Panel issues Opinions on IHT planning arrangements
CIOT and ATT suggest priorities for new Financial Secretary
Pillar Two top-up taxes returns: deadline reminder
ATT cautions against ITSA ‘timely payment’ reforms
CASES
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Ten cases shaping tax practice in 2026
New cases this week: 31 July 2026
M Elborne and others v HMRC
E Kwai v HMRC
P Reed v HMRC
IN BRIEF
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Funding the business
HMRC’s annual report for 2025/26
The new duty to correct tax return errors
The VAT treatment of prize draws
Directors’ liability: tax schemes
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The VAT treatment of prize draws
The new duty to correct tax return errors
Jury unable to reach verdict in Venables KC tax fraud trial
Home, a loan: the Court of Appeal’s ruling in Elborne
The new Securities Transfer Tax: business as usual?