Tackling tax evasion: how can HMRC do better?
In February 2025, the House of Commons’ Public Accounts Committee (PAC) published its report on tax evasion in the retai...
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Third-party data reporting: the interest income jigsaw
HMRC released a new consultation on third party data on Spring Statement day, which aims to reform the approach to third...
The role of tax leaders: bringing about transformation
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HMRC transformation plans: moving towards digital first
Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury James Murray delivered his first major speech on taxation at the recent CIOT/ICAEW c...
The Administrative Burdens Advisory Board: improving our tax system
Chancellor Gordon Brown’s 2006 Budget had a significant focus on reducing the cost to business of regulation....
Tackling HMRC’s customer service challenge: CIOT and ICAEW joint report
In 2023-24, the UK tax system demonstrated a remarkable level of voluntary compliance, with over 95% of the £843.4 billi...
Navigating strategic tax challenges: a guide for tax leaders
What happened in 2024This time last year, I wrote in Tax Adviser that 2024 would be a challenging year for tax and finan...
Coping with HMRC enquiries: some practical guidance
If an error or omission leading to a loss of tax is uncovered, a voluntary disclosure should be made to HMRC as soon as ...
Tribunal penalties: suspension of disbelief
In the June issue of Tax Adviser, I reported on the Cooke case (‘Two DP or not two DP, that’s the problem’), where an in...
HMRC’s Interest Review Unit: claims for interest mitigation
Speak to most tax advisers or accountants who interact with HMRC on a regular basis and they will be able to provide num...