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For most of my career as a tax professional, I have been fascinated by the idea of doing things better, smarter and in a more technology-enabled way.

From 1 April 2026, HMRC has enhanced enforcement powers designed to target advisers who intentionally facilitate tax losses. These are introduced by Finance Act 2026 ss 250-253 and Sch 22.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) inquiry into Large business tax compliance is scrutinising the processes

The CIOT recently sent a letter to HMRC requesting an update to their guidance on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) in their Investment Funds Manual

Following the consultation ‘

Once in a while (but not often), taxpayers win cases in the courts where there is an alleged tax avoidance element.

Supply chain transformation – the strategic redesign of how goods are sourced, produced, moved and delivered – has become a board-level priority for multinational businesses over the past decad

The purpose of litigation is to enable the parties to a dispute to resolve it through an independent judicial process.

From 6 April 2026, the construction industry faces a significant shift in how HMRC tackles supply chain fraud within the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

In our response, the CIOT welcomed HM Treasury’s Call for Evidence to inform the reform of business rates in England.