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Couldn’t careless? Reasonable care and the role of professional advisers
Constantine Christofi
Adam Craggs
Whilst taking professional advice will usually mean a taxpayer has taken
reasonable care, not taking advice does not necessarily mean a taxpayer has
been careless, write Adam Craggs and Constantine Christofi (RPC).
Why political parties implode and what tax has to do with it
Jeremy Mindell
Taking a look at the political landscape since 1979.
Big, bold, brash – and busted?
Chris Sanger
The new chancellor has reset expectations with an almost total reversal of his predecessor’s mini-Budget, writes Chris Sanger (EY).
Tax reform: why and how it should be done
David Martin
We should grasp the opportunity to create a stable, coherent, simpler and fair tax system, argues David Martin (formerly Herbert Smith).
What to expect on tax from the new prime minister
Jonathan Hickman
Jonathan Hickman (BDO) takes a look at the possible tax proposals that were discussed by Liz Truss during her campaign trail.
Pillar two and the future of tax incentives
Bezhan Salehy
Bezhan Salehy (Macfarlanes) considers how countries may maintain their tax competitive standing after the implementation of pillar two.
Online sales tax: what is all the fuss about?
Kate Rothwell
The practicalities of implementation and ongoing compliance should not be underestimated, warns Kate Rothwell (AO.com).
Capital allowances reform: assessing the options to encourage greater private sector investment
Suzanne Alcock
Suzanne Alcock (FTI Consulting) assesses the various options intended to redress the current low levels of capital investment.
The tax administration horizon
Paul Aplin OBE
Former ICAEW president Paul Aplin OBE discusses the changing digital interface between taxpayer and tax authority.
Online sales tax consultation: we might not have started from here
Steven Effingham
Simon Baxter
Chris Sanger
Chris Sanger, Steven Effingham and Simon Baxter (EY) examine HMRC’s proposals for a new online sales tax covering ‘new’ forms of retail.
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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