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The latest challenge: 21st century tax crime
Simon York CBE is a former Director of HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service and has spent his career in tax and financial investigation.
HMRC’s Transformation Roadmap: the future tax system
HMRC’s Transformation Roadmap was published on 21 July 2025 and is an extensive vision for HMRC’s future and the future UK tax system (see tinyurl.com/bdd
Merged R&D scheme: impact on quarterly instalment payments
The merged research and development (R&D) tax relief scheme was introduced for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 April 2024.
Closing the tax gap: government strategy on non-compliance
On 26 March 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered the Spring Statement 2025, unveiling a comprehensive package of measures designed to add
The drama of US tariffs: a practical response
In April, US President Donald Trump introduced a swathe of increased tariffs (or customs duties) in an attempt to stamp out trade deficits and encourage corporati
Transfer pricing and profit diversion: reform for the future
Multinational enterprises with global operations present a challenge for national tax authorities in ensuring fair taxation.
Facing a HMRC investigation: a practical response
An HMRC investigation or enquiry can be a worrying development for a business but for those in HMRC’s ‘Large Business Service’, it is par for the course.
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 retail sector (see tinyurl.com/3fcn8mju