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February / March 2023 Issue
The taxman’s taken all my dough…
Patrick Way KC discusses the tax issue that may arise when an artist sells their back catalogue.
Many rock...
Lies, damned lies, statistics – and HMRC invigilations
Tony Monger highlights a particularly egregious case where an HMRC invigilation came up with some very fishy conclusions.
Every...
December / January 2023 Issue
Putting a stop to tax fraud – but how?
Mala Kapacee discusses the ins and outs of the joint APPG/Taxwatch proposal on the way HMRC treats promoters of tax avoidance schemes.
Why it pays to ask an expert
Sarah Scala explains the practicalities of involving a tax dispute resolution specialist in a dispute between your client and HMRC.
October / November 2022 Issue
Off-payroll repeal: the 24 days tax advisors stood still
Lost the plot when it comes to the Off-payroll working rules? Well, you’re not alone – it seems the government has too....
Money laundering investigations: a practical guide
In the first of a two-part series, John Binns explains the complex nature of money laundering investigations.
The discovery...
COP9 case study – the conclusion
In the final part of his three-part series, Anton Lane concludes the tale of Scott and a COP9 disclosure Six months of...
Get on the front foot
Gary Brothers and Paul Rippon explain how HMRC’s Time to Pay arrangements work, and have some top tips and pitfalls to avoid.
August / September 2022 Issue
A Fair Cop: Part Two
This is the second part of a three-part series by Anton Lane considering how a COP9 disclosure may unfold. The final instalment...
Director’s Loan Accounts: tread carefully
Can a director negotiate repayment of an overdrawn loan account with a liquidator? Elliot Green explains all.
This article...
No safe haven!
Louisa Beciri and Holly Tucker explain the implications of the ‘landmark’ Euro Pacific Bank suspension On 30 June 2022, Euro Pacific Bank...
Electronic sales suppression and HMRC
Patrick Boyers and Mike Rainford examine a new area of inquiry that has opened up to HMRC and is sure to be...
June / July 2022 Issue
How far can you rely on your tax advisor
How much reliance can you place on your tax adviser, asks Mala Kapacee.
Reliance on an accountant or tax...
What to do if you receive an Information Notice
What should you do if you receive an information notice? Julian Hickey talks you through the steps to take.
A fair COP?
In part one of a three-part series, Anton Lane explains how a COP9 disclosure may unfold
Scott collected the...
April / May 2022 Issue
Naming and shaming
Danielle Ford and Riocard Hoye explain the nuances surrounding HMRC’s publishing of details of deliberate defaulters
Many effects and...
Mind the (tax) gap
This article is a summary of Tax Watch’s analysis of HMRC’s tax gap, highlighting the amount lost to fraud. For the full...
HMRC to claim tax debts against individuals behind their companies
Lee Sharpe looks at important legal developments allowing HMRC to pursue certain individuals for their company’s tax debts
This...