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Competing views on the VAT exemption for medical care
Alex Spencer
Two recent cases demonstrate that the scope of the VAT exemption for health
and welfare is far from certain, writes Alex Spencer (Field Court Tax Chambers).
The VAT review for June 2025
Gary Barnett
Joao Martinho
This month’s review by Joao Martinho and Gary Barnett (Simmons &
Simmons) covers the Court of Appeal decision in
Impact Contracting
Solutions
and two recent cases on the meaning of consideration.
The Court of Appeal’s real-world view on the exemption for insurance intermediary services
Dr Michael Taylor
Dr Michael Taylor (PwC) considers whether Henderson LJ’s judgment in
WTGIL could bring all sorts of intermediary services back within the scope of
the VAT insurance exemption.
VAT and the management of Special Investment Funds: the last six years
Alex Tostevin
Etienne Wong
The application of this VAT exemption remains both complex and uncertain,
writes Alex Tostevin (Greenberg Traurig) and Etienne Wong (Old Square
Tax Chambers).
Equitable ownership and VAT: legal mysteries and potential answers
Fabian Barth
VAT law struggles to address the distinction between legal and equitable
ownership, but case law can provide some answers, writes Fabian Barth
(Alvarez & Marsal).
The VAT review for May 2025
Gary Barnett
Jo Crookshank
VAT developments concerning transfer pricing adjustments, tripartite
arrangements and the Tour Operators Margin Scheme are examined in this
month’s review by Jo Crookshank and Gary Barnett (Simmons & Simmons).
FA 2025 review: VAT on private school fees: a lack of clarity
Etienne Wong
On its face, the new legislation imposing VAT on the provision of education by a private school seems straightforward well put-together, even. It takes little time to realise, however, that perhaps the Government should have taken a couple...
The VAT review for April 2025
Katie Oliver
Gary Barnett
Katie Oliver and Gary Barnett (Simmons & Simmons) review the latest
decisions on VAT recovery and an AG opinion on the application of market
value provisions in the VAT Directive.
Hastings: how EU VAT law applies post-Brexit
Rupert Shiers
Laura Hodgson
Rupert Shiers and Laura Hodgson (Hogan Lovells) consider the recent
FTT decision on ‘offshore looping’ structures which examines the continued
relevance of EU law.
Criminal offences and prosecutions for tax fraud
Dan Williams
Adam Craggs
Adam Craggs and Dan Williams (RPC) provide a back to basics guide.
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RBC: from the island of literal interpretation to the continental shelf
Victoria Hine
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Kyle Rainsford
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Cross-border group relief: Lloyds tripped up by the ‘main purpose’ hurdle
Gerald Montagu
2 /7
Helping vulnerable individuals: a guide for tax professionals
Chris Holmes
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Dawn Register
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A ‘significant’ change in approach? Reflections on the Court of Appeal’s decision in BlueCrest
David Haworth
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David Haughey
4 /7
ScottishPower and the limits of von Glehn
Rupert Shiers
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Suzanne Hill
5 /7
Enhancing UK tax policy: how to stimulate business investment and economic growth
Donald Simpson
6 /7
Buckle up your seatbelts: why 2025 will be a bumpy ride for US tax policy
Donald L Korb
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Andrew Solomon
7 /7
RBC: from the island of literal interpretation to the continental shelf
Victoria Hine
,
Kyle Rainsford
Cross-border group relief: Lloyds tripped up by the ‘main purpose’ hurdle
Gerald Montagu
Helping vulnerable individuals: a guide for tax professionals
Chris Holmes
,
Dawn Register
A ‘significant’ change in approach? Reflections on the Court of Appeal’s decision in BlueCrest
David Haworth
,
David Haughey
ScottishPower and the limits of von Glehn
Rupert Shiers
,
Suzanne Hill
Enhancing UK tax policy: how to stimulate business investment and economic growth
Donald Simpson
Buckle up your seatbelts: why 2025 will be a bumpy ride for US tax policy
Donald L Korb
,
Andrew Solomon
NEWS
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HMRC manual changes: 20 June 2025
Treasury unveils agile approach to tax consultations
HMRC update on capital allowances guidance project
Private school fees VAT challenge fails
HMRC confirm extended deadline for final VAT return
CASES
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Eastern Power Networks plc and others v HMRC
A Moffat and another v HMRC
Performance Leads Ltd v HMRC
Other cases that caught our eye: 20 June 2025
Nellsar Ltd v HMRC
IN BRIEF
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Lessons from Moran on the TOAA rules
IHT excluded property settlements
HMRC’s updated DOTAS guidance
Tax and PISCES
Tax reform and the growth agenda
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Tax reform and the growth agenda
Solent Pathway Campus Ltd v HMRC
The new UK PE, TP and UTPP rules: key questions
The Government amendments to domestic Permanent Establishment rules