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‘Overpayment relief is a statutory remedy of last resort.’ Helen Coward (Simmons & Simmons) examines when HMRC can refuse SDLT repayment claims – and when they cannot.
The only complete solution to the procedural nightmare potentially faced by taxpayers is to expand the FTT’s powers to consider public law issues, write Jack Prytherch and Yousuf Chughtai (Osborne Clarke).
Hartley Foster (Addington Chambers) examines the right to obtain information from public authorities such as HMRC, via the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and the restrictions on that right.
When should damages be calculated net of tax? Eloise Walker (Pinsent Masons) revisits the Gourley principle and its practical implications for commercial disputes.
HMRC’s latest guidance still leaves key questions unanswered, writes Jane Mellor, Head of Professional Standards at the CIOT and ATT.
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).
The Upper Tribunal confirms that bank transfers are remittances and reopens the question of offshore credit cards, writes Emily Osborne (Fladgate).
Rob Sharpe and Iarlaith McCarthy-Hann (Cleary Gottlieb) examine the Finance Bill provisions.
Jack Gifford (EY) shares practical views on two of the most pressing Pillar Two issues for UK multinationals: the newly released Side-by-Side package and the fast approaching initial GIR filing deadline.
Sophie Rhind and Elvira Colomer Fatjo (Macfarlanes) consider how recent decisions and proposed reforms are reshaping the behavioural penalty landscape.
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