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Cards face up? HMRC’s approach to the duty of candour
Robert Waterson
Rebekka Sandwell
Recent cases suggest a worrying trend towards HMRC adopting a more combative approach to judicial review proceedings, write Robert Waterson and Rebekka Sandwell (Eversheds Sutherland).
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Cobalt Data Centre: golden opportunity lost
Sam Wardleworth
Steven Porter
The Supreme Court’s conclusion on the construction of CAA 2001 s 298 is key to how all other taxpayers with Enterprise Zone allowances appeals will now proceed, write Steven Porter and Sam Wardleworth (Pinsent Masons).
The new Overseas Workday Relief regime: worse than before?
Steve Wade
The proposed reforms to Overseas Workday Relief could have greatly
simplified administration for taxpayers, agents and HMRC. Steve Wade (EY)
examines what’s actually been proposed.
A new chapter in the unallowable purpose tale: the FTT’s decision in Syngenta
Tanja Velling
Tanja Velling (Slaughter and May) reviews a significant FTT decision in
which the taxpayers were denied interest deductions on a loan created in an
intra-group reorganisation under the unallowable purpose rule.
AI in tax administration: the need for taxpayer safeguards
Kunal Nathwani
There are questions over the use of AI by HMRC under the existing legislation
and the adequacy of current taxpayer safeguards, writes Kunal Nathwani
(Kirkland & Ellis).
Tax, memory and the written record: revisiting Gestmin
Gerald Montagu
Elmira Jazottes
Gerald Montagu and Elmira Jazottes (Gide Loyrette Nouel) consider the importance of the evolving science of memory in tax.
Criminal prosecutions: nobody expects the (tax) inquisition
Siobhan Gillespie
George Gillham
George Gillham and Siobhan Gillespie (Fieldfisher) assess HMRC’s track record.
Alternative dispute resolution and mediation
Adam Craggs
Liam McKay
We are likely to see a consistent increase in the use of mediation in tax
disputes. Adam Craggs and Liam McKay (RPC) explain when and how it is
in the taxpayer’s interests.
EOTs: defending the indefensible or challenging the undefinable
David Alcock
Ritchie Tout
David Alcock (Anthony Collins Solicitors) and Ritchie Tout (Azets) explain
why these structures are increasingly under the spotlight.
Why can’t we love HMRC like we love the NHS?
Jonathan Riley
Raising professional standards isn’t just an issue for advisers. Jonathan Riley (PKF Francis Clark) discusses the challenges facing HMRC.
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EDITOR'S PICK
Qualifying Asset Holding Companies: don’t let your ‘kwæk’ end up in the ‘kæk’
Nick Thornton
1 /7
Freedom (of information) is a noble thing: HMRC, tax and the limits of transparency
Hartley Foster
2 /7
Hotel La Tour: where next for input tax recovery on share disposals?
Rupert Shiers
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Laura Hodgson
3 /7
Mandatory agent registration: what we know so far
Jane Mellor
4 /7
Permanent Establishment reform: what has changed, who is affected and why does it matter?
Rob Sharpe
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Iarlaith McCarthy-Hann
5 /7
The Pillar Two Side-by-Side package: how UK groups should approach compliance
Jack Gifford
6 /7
Share reorganisations: new anti-avoidance rules explained
Peter Morley
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Jamie Robson
7 /7
Qualifying Asset Holding Companies: don’t let your ‘kwæk’ end up in the ‘kæk’
Nick Thornton
Freedom (of information) is a noble thing: HMRC, tax and the limits of transparency
Hartley Foster
Hotel La Tour: where next for input tax recovery on share disposals?
Rupert Shiers
,
Laura Hodgson
Mandatory agent registration: what we know so far
Jane Mellor
Permanent Establishment reform: what has changed, who is affected and why does it matter?
Rob Sharpe
,
Iarlaith McCarthy-Hann
The Pillar Two Side-by-Side package: how UK groups should approach compliance
Jack Gifford
Share reorganisations: new anti-avoidance rules explained
Peter Morley
,
Jamie Robson
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HMRC step up VAT scrutiny as large and medium sized-business investigations rise 31%
Government announces increase to Electricity Generator Levy
CIR returns
HMRC issue updated VAT road fuel scale charges
CCA scheme extended to new sectors and updated guidance issued
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Orsted West of Duddon Sands (UK) Ltd (now named Orsted Schroders Greencoat WODS Holdco Ltd) and others v HMRC
Centrica Energy Storage Ltd v HMRC
Clearwater Hampers Ltd v HMRC
Other cases that caught our eye: 24 April 2026
CATS North Sea Ltd v HMRC
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IHT and pensions
Mega Marshmallows and the meaning of ‘normally’
ATED: a reminder
UK short-term business visitors: the Appendix 4 report
Tax advisers: sanctionable conduct
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Section 171A elections
HMRC loans to participators tool
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HMRC manual changes: 17 April 2026