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There are strict time limits which prevent HMRC starting enquiries into your tax returns. However, the law gives it another bite of the cherry through the “discovery rules”. How can you defend
yourself against these?
Published 18.04.2018
In May 2019 the Court of Appeal ruled on HMRC’s handling of a dispute over a self-assessment tax return relating to an avoidance scheme. The ruling included helpful pointers for anyone completing a
tax return. What did the judges say?
Published 26.06.2019
The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) recently ruled on the tricky matter of HMRC’s rights to request personal information from a taxpayer during a tax enquiry. The issue was whether it had overstepped its
powers. What did the FTT decide?
Published 07.09.2022
The First-tier Tribunal had to rule on whether HMRC had the right to impose its estimates for tax deductible expenses in place of those claimed by the taxpayer. The decision turned on the quality of
record keeping. What was the outcome?
Published 07.07.2016
If HMRC makes an enquiry into your tax affairs it can seem like it’s going on forever. Tax inspectors often drag their feet over enquiries but expect you to respond promptly. What steps can you take
to get an enquiry wound up?
Published 19.02.2019
The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) recently had to decide if HMRC was right to issue tax assessments and penalties because a taxpayer had provided inadequate information about her income. What practical
advice can be learned from the FTT’s ruling?
Published 03.04.2024
A Tribunal recently ruled on a dispute between HMRC and a taxpayer over the losses shown in his accounts. What are the useful lessons any business can learn from the outcome?
Published 15.05.2018
The decision in a recent tribunal hearing makes painful reading for the Taxman. The judge tore his case to shreds. The judgment also pinpointed flaws in the Taxman’s general approach to
investigations; what were they?
Published 02.11.2010
HMRC has started an enquiry into your 2016/17 personal tax return. The inspector is now asking for information for an earlier year to help them check 2016/17. Are they allowed to do this?
Published 16.03.2018
Our subscriber received a routine HMRC compliance questionnaire which he completed in full. HMRC then demanded more detailed information but without starting an investigation. Is our subscriber
within his rights to refuse to supply it?
Published 04.01.2024
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