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Corporation tax, business profits and losses, basis periods, capital allowances

October 2026

R&D tax credits – HMRC publish official statistics

7 October 2026
HMRC have published the accredited official statistics Research and Development Tax Credits Statistics: September 2026. These are the first published...

October 2026

Orsted West/Gunfleet – ICAEW calls for clearer guidance and targeted tax relief for pre-development costs

1 October 2026
The Supreme Court’s judgment in the case of Orsted West of Duddon Sands (UK) Ltd and Ors v HMRC, which...

September 2026

R&D – tinned wine – evidence did not support claimed sequence of events – no evidence of project nor an advance in science or technology – RDM Wines Ltd

30 September 2026
In the case of RDM Wines Ltd v HMRC UKFTT 1348 (TC), the FTT has dismissed the company’s appeal against...

September 2026

Orsted West/Gunfleet – tax treatment of predevelopment costs – ICAS responds to consultation

30 September 2026
Following the Supreme Court’s judgment in the case of Orsted West of Duddon Sands (UK) Ltd and Ors v HMRC...

September 2026

New CIS guidance – report contractor monthly return errors if you’ve received a letter from HMRC

18 September 2026
HMRC have published the guidance Report Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) contractor monthly return errors if you’ve received a letter from...

September 2026

Compliance checks: penalties for CIS payments or returns connected to deliberate non-compliance – HMRC publish CC/FS96

16 September 2026
HMRC have published Compliance checks: penalties for CIS payments or returns connected to deliberate non-compliance — CC/FS96. “This factsheet tells...

September 2026

Orsted West/Gunfleet – tax treatment of predevelopment costs – CIOT responds to consultation

16 September 2026
Following the Supreme Court’s judgment in the case of Orsted West of Duddon Sands (UK) Ltd and ors v HMRC...

September 2026

R&D – whether qualifying expenditure – Environmental Services Ltd

16 September 2026
The FTT has rejected an R&D claim in Environmental Services Limited v HMRC UKFTT 1301 (TC), finding that the activities...

September 2026

Organic farming business run via LLP and company – sideways loss relief denied – Scheckter

8 September 2026
In the case of Scheckter v HMRC UKFTT 1280 (TC), in a lengthy complex judgment the FTT has dismissed an...

August 2026

Construction Industry Scheme – HMRC update guidance CIS 340

31 August 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance Construction Industry Scheme: CIS 340. “Use this guidance and the examples included to help you...

August 2026

HMRC using third-party information to target landlords – ICAEW report

21 August 2026
HMRC are sending letters to taxpayers with rental income where information from third parties does not match the taxpayer’s tax...

August 2026

Company payments to participators – government proposal – ICAS response

19 August 2026
ICAS has issued a dual response to two government proposals. Here we focus on its response to the now-closed consultation...

August 2026

Self-catering properties in Wales – proposed classification changes

19 August 2026
The Welsh government is consulting on changes to the classification of self-catering properties for local tax purposes. https://www.gov.wales/classification-self-catering-properties-local-tax-purposes-html#209604 Related content...

August 2026

R&D tax relief – project optimising care home response to Covid-19 did not meet qualifying criteria – Tanglewood Care Services Ltd

12 August 2026
In the case of Tanglewood Care Services Ltd v HMRC UKFTT 1137 (TC), the FTT has dismissed the appeal against...

August 2026

Capital allowances – fixtures elections – ownership – qualifying purposes – Perenco

7 August 2026
Although the Perenco case was concerned with a ring fence trade claim, which few practitioners may come across in practice,...

August 2026

Check for signs of labour fraud in construction – HMRC update guidance

6 August 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance Check for signs of labour fraud in construction. “Find out what checks you should complete...

August 2026

Supreme Court confirms court was not bound by earlier group litigation order test case – AXA Insurance UK plc & Anor

6 August 2026
In the case of AXA Insurance UK plc & Anor UKSC 24, the Supreme Court has agreed with the Court...

July 2026

Avoiding errors in plant and machinery claims – HMRC update promotional material

27 July 2026
HMRC have updated their promotional material Help to avoid errors in claims for plant and machinery allowances – GfC5. “Find...

July 2026

R&D tax relief – HMRC seek feedback from agents for research project

24 July 2026
The CIOT has reported that HMRC are seeking “to conduct one-to-one discussions with a broad range of agents to gain...

July 2026

How can the tax system best support hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland? – Government launches new inquiry

10 July 2026
The government has launched a new inquiry How can the tax system best support hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern...

July 2026

Construction Industry Scheme – HMRC update guidance CIS 340

10 July 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance Construction Industry Scheme: CIS 340. “Use this guidance and the examples included to help you...

July 2026

Capital versus revenue expenditure toolkit – HMRC publish new manual

1 July 2026
HMRC have published a new manual Capital versus revenue expenditure toolkit, which “Provides information on risks, mitigations and checks to...

July 2026

LLP disguised employment rules – Supreme Court confirms Court of Appeal decision that Condition A applied and that FTT must reconsider Condition B – BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP

1 July 2026
In the latest instalment of the saga of BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP v HMRC UKSC 18, which considers whether the...

July 2026

R&D tax relief – FTT rejects HMRC costs application following withdrawal of appeal – Appellant had not acted unreasonably – M-Sport Wheels Ltd

1 July 2026
In the case of M-Sport Wheels Ltd v HMRC UKFTT 977 (TC), the FTT has dismissed a costs application made...

June 2026

Construction industry scheme – CIOT submit proactive letter re Regulation 20A

24 June 2026
The CIOT has submitted a proactive letter to HMRC regarding Regulation 20A. “The change made by Regulation 20A that aims...

June 2026

Corporation tax – loan relationships – capital gains – deductibility of substantial lump sum – UT confirms FTT was correct to deny relief – Swiss Centre Ltd

24 June 2026
In the case of Swiss Centre Ltd v HMRC UKUT 227 (TCC), the UT has dismissed an appeal against the...

June 2026

Open for business: implementing a UK corporate re-domiciliation regime – CIOT responds to consultation

20 June 2026
The CIOT has responded to the consultation Open for business: implementing a UK corporate re-domiciliation regime. “This consultation seeks views...

June 2026

Construction industry scheme – CIOT writes to HMRC in respect of development finance  

17 June 2026
The CIOT has sent a proactive letter to HMRC on the subject of lenders providing development finance and the CIS....

June 2026

Transfer Pricing and Profit Diversion Compliance Facility – HMRC update guidance

17 June 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance HMRC Transfer Pricing and Profit Diversion Compliance Facility. “Find out about the Transfer Pricing and...

June 2026

Output VAT and CT on underdeclared sales – VAT assessments were to best judgment and CT assessments were correct – Vani Enterprises Ltd

16 June 2026
In the case of Vani Enterprises Ltd v HMRC UKFTT 885 (TC), the FTT has dismissed the appeal against VAT...

June 2026

Reporting company payments to participators – ATT responds to consultation

16 June 2026
The ATT has responded to HMRC’s consultation Reporting company payments to participators. “This consultation seeks views on proposals to introduce new requirements to report transactions between close...

June 2026

Reporting company payments to participators – ICAEW comments on consultation response

15 June 2026
The ICAEW has commented on its response to HMRC’s consultation Reporting company payments to participators. “In its response to the...

June 2026

Reporting company payments to participators – CIOT responds to consultation

10 June 2026
The CIOT has responded to HMRC’s consultation Reporting company payments to participators. “This consultation seeks views on proposals to introduce new requirements to report transactions between close...

June 2026

Loan relationships – FTT erred in deciding accounting treatment of instruments was non-compliant with GAAP – Barclays Bank plc

9 June 2026
In the case of Barclays Bank plc v HMRC UKUT 212 (TCC), the UT has allowed the appeal against the...

June 2026

Corporation Tax: terminal, capital and property income losses – HMRC update guidance

8 June 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance Corporation Tax: terminal, capital and property income losses. “Guidance for companies to work out and...

June 2026

Financial adviser did not personally own goodwill so could not transfer it to LLP – LLP therefore had no goodwill – WWM (Harrogate) LLP

8 June 2026
In the case of WWM (Harrogate) LLP v HMRC UKFTT 832 (TC), the FTT has dismissed an appeal against an...

May 2026

Research and development – apply for advance assurance – HMRC publish guidance

18 May 2026
HMRC have published the following new guidance on applying for advance assurance when making a claim for research and development...

May 2026

R&D relief – projects did not meet the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BEIS) guidelines – Beer Express Ltd

8 May 2026
In the case of Beer Express Ltd v HMRC UKFTT 672 (TC), the FTT has dismissed an appeal against closure...

May 2026

Income tax, VAT and penalties – Appellant continued as principal following sale of accounting practice – Smith

7 May 2026
In the case of Smith v HMRC UKFTT 663 (TC), in a detailed and lengthy judgment that the FTT characterised...

April 2026

Corporation tax – compensation for mis-selling of financial derivative was taxable in full under loan relationship rules – Chester Lettings Ltd

25 April 2026
In the case of Chester Lettings Ltd v HMRC UKFTT 614 (TC), the FTT has dismissed an appeal against a...

April 2026

Corporation tax – registering non-resident companies who dispose of UK property – HMRC update guidance

21 April 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance Register a non-resident company who disposed of UK property or land for Corporation Tax. “Find...

April 2026

Corporation tax – company was carrying out oil extraction activities – ring fence corporation tax and supplementary charge applied – Centrica Energy Storage Ltd

16 April 2026
In the case of Centrica Energy Storage Ltd v HMRC UKFTT 566 (TC), the FTT has dismissed the company’s appeal...

April 2026

Transfer pricing – help with common risks – HMRC update GfC7

15 April 2026
HMRC have updated their promotional material Help with common risks in transfer pricing approaches — GfC7. “Find out about best...

April 2026

Supreme Court allows HMRC appeal in Orsted (Gunfleet) capital allowances case

15 April 2026
The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously in favour of HMRC in this important decision on the meaning of “on the...

April 2026

Capital allowances – balancing charge on transfer of hydrocarbon pipeline to subsidiary prior to sale – UT upholds appeal that rules for oil-related activities take priority over transfer of trade provisions – Cats North Sea Ltd

13 April 2026
In the case of Cats North Sea Ltd v HMRC UKUT 142 (TCC), the UT, in a detailed judgment considering...

April 2026

Corporation tax – gift to charity used to part pay consideration of earlier purchase of shares in donor company’s parent was an allowable donation – Anston Investments Ltd

4 April 2026
In the case of Anston Investments Ltd v HMRC UKFTT 483 (TC), in a lengthy decision summarised in detail in...

April 2026

Capital allowances: accounting periods which are more or less than a year – HMRC update guidance

1 April 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance Capital allowances: accounting periods which are more or less than a year. “Guidance for claiming...

April 2026

Calculate your hybrid rate of writing down allowance – HMRC publish new guidance

1 April 2026
HMRC have published the new guidance Calculate your hybrid rate of writing down allowance. “Use this calculator to work out...

April 2026

Open for business: implementing a UK corporate re-domiciliation regime – HMRC launch consultation

1 April 2026
HMRC have launched a consultation Open for business: implementing a UK corporate re-domiciliation regime. “This consultation seeks views on the...

April 2026

Business systems integration – HMRC launch call for evidence

1 April 2026
HMRC have launched the call for evidence Business Systems Integration. “The call for evidence will explore how businesses keep records,...
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