Tax advisers: sanctionable conduct
Finance Act 2026 introduces a new penalty to tackle tax advisers who engage in ‘sanctionable conduct’ (Sch 22 ss 250-253).
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New loan charge settlement opportunity
The Finance Act 2026 introduces a new settlement opportunity for taxpayers with outstanding loan charge liabilities, following the McCann review.
Multi-factor authentication is coming to HMRC agent accounts
HMRC confirmed that they will be introducing multi-factor authentication in HMRC’s agent update
Large business tax compliance: CIOT responds to Public Accounts Committee inquiry
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) inquiry into Large business tax compliance is scrutinising the processes
Updating HMRC’s guidance on Real Estate Investment Trusts and the manuals more widely
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
The landlord challenge: adapting to MTD for Income Tax
The introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from 6 April 2026 is often described as a broad reform affecting sole traders and landlords alike.
Property commencement rules: a case for an earlier start
This article examines HMRC’s interpretation of when a UK property business commences and considers whether the statutory framework supports an alternative analysis.
Preserving heritage: a changing inheritance tax landscape
Heritage estates do not fit neatly into the UK’s inheritance tax framework. They are not simply investment portfolios to be traded or businesses to be broken up.
Mixed-use stamp duty land tax: history of commercial abuse
There have been numerous tribunals concerning mixed-use stamp duty land tax, many reflecting HMRC’s resistance to marginal claims.