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Hitch, Regina (on the Application of) v Commissioners for the Special Purposes of the Income Tax Acts: Admn 4 Mar 2005

Before the appeal had been concluded under section 45(3), one of the two commissioners was incapacitated. The taxpayer appealed the refusal of a de novo hearing and the replacement of the tax commissioner. Held: The reconstitution of the panel did not require the consent of the parties. The balance of authority was that the incapacity … Continue reading Hitch, Regina (on the Application of) v Commissioners for the Special Purposes of the Income Tax Acts: Admn 4 Mar 2005

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Dent (T/A Tony’s Meats) v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 17 Feb 2012

FTTTx Section 98A(2) TMA 1970 – penalties for late Employer’s End of Year Return – cessation of Appellant’s business – HMRC did not impose penalties until after cessation – whether reasonable excuse – appeal allowed in part Citations: [2012] UKFTT 139 (TC) Links: Bailii Statutes: Taxes Management Act 1970 98A(2) Taxes Management Updated: 05 October … Continue reading Dent (T/A Tony’s Meats) v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 17 Feb 2012

Bbosa v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 18 Jul 2014

FTTTx Income Tax – Repayment claim for 2008/09 – Whether outwith time-limit – Yes – Schedule 1AB Taxes Management Act 1970 – Application for strike-out under Rule 8(2) of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Tax Chamber) Rules 2009 – Application granted Citations: [2014] UKFTT 694 (TC) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Income Tax Updated: … Continue reading Bbosa v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 18 Jul 2014

Simpson v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 14 Nov 2013

FTTTx Income tax – claim for repayment of supposedly overpaid tax – Schedule 1AB and 1A Taxes Management Act 1970 – HMRC issued closure notice rejecting the claim – appeal against HMRC’s rejection of claim – Tribunal not satisfied on the evidence that HMRC’s rejection of the claim was incorrect – appeal dismissed Citations: [2013] … Continue reading Simpson v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 14 Nov 2013

Stockler v HM Revenue and Customs: ChD 22 Sep 2009

The taxpayer appealed against a decision confirming the Commissioners’ power to impose a penalty on him. It was said that his solicitors’ firm had negligently understated its profits. A settlement was proposed allowing a withdrawal of the return, which the claimant said was inconsistent with a penalty. Held: There had been no error of law … Continue reading Stockler v HM Revenue and Customs: ChD 22 Sep 2009

RFC 2012 Plc (Formerly The Rangers Football Club Plc) v Advocate General for Scotland: SC 5 Jul 2017

The Court was asked whether an employee’s remuneration is taxable as his or her emoluments or earnings when it is paid to a third party in circumstances in which the employee had no prior entitlement to receive it himself or herself. Held: The company’s appeal failed. The purposive approach to the interpretation of the general … Continue reading RFC 2012 Plc (Formerly The Rangers Football Club Plc) v Advocate General for Scotland: SC 5 Jul 2017

Morris and Another v Revenue and Customs: ChD 23 May 2007

The court heard an appeal against a preliminary decision of the Special Commissioners about two issues of principle which affect forthcoming appeals against assessments to self-assessments made by the Respondent Commissioners against them. The two issues are: (a) whether the time limit imposed by section 34 of the 1970 Act (‘TMA’) applies to closure notices … Continue reading Morris and Another v Revenue and Customs: ChD 23 May 2007

Werner, Regina (on the Application of) v Commissioners of Inland Revenue and others: CA 12 Jul 2002

Application for permission to appeal against an order refusing the claimant permission to apply for judicial review of a notice given to him by an inspector of taxes pursuant to s.20(1) of the Taxes Management Act 1970. The application before Newman J was a renewed application, the application having been refused on the papers by … Continue reading Werner, Regina (on the Application of) v Commissioners of Inland Revenue and others: CA 12 Jul 2002

Commissioners of Inland Revenue v McGuckian: HL 21 May 1997

Steps which had been inserted into a commercial transaction, but which had no purpose other than the saving of tax are to be disregarded when assessing the tax effect of the scheme. The modern approach to statutory construction is to have regard to the purpose of a particular provision and interpret its language, so far … Continue reading Commissioners of Inland Revenue v McGuckian: HL 21 May 1997

Inland Revenue Commissioners v Nuttall: CA 1990

The Revenue and the taxpayer had agreed that the latter should pay andpound;15,000 in consideration of the Revenue taking no proceedings against him for tax penalties or interest. The taxpayer paid only andpound;5,000 and the Revenue sought summary judgment for the rest. The taxpayer, who claimed that the agreement made was ultra vires the Revenue, … Continue reading Inland Revenue Commissioners v Nuttall: CA 1990

Regina v Commissioners of Inland Revenue, Ex Parte Tamosius and Partners: QBD 10 Nov 1999

Officers executing a search warrant under the Taxes Management section could properly have accompany them, a legally qualified person who could make immediate assessments of any claim for protection for materials at the property searched by way of legal professional privilege. Such a procedure was sensible. An assertion of a claim of legal privilege was … Continue reading Regina v Commissioners of Inland Revenue, Ex Parte Tamosius and Partners: QBD 10 Nov 1999

Orchid Properties v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 19 Oct 2012

Application to set aside decision and reinstate appeal after withdrawal of appeal by Appellant – application refused – consequences of withdrawal of appeal under section 54(4) Taxes Management Act 1970 – original decision confirmed – whether agreement to settle appeal under section 54(1) Taxes Management Act 1970 – held no Citations: [2012] UKFTT 651 (TC) … Continue reading Orchid Properties v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 19 Oct 2012

Rees v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 24 Nov 2016

FTTTx (Income Tax – Late Notices of Appeal) INCOME TAX – late notices of appeal – application for permission to give notices of appeal to HMRC after the relevant time limit – section 49 Taxes Management Act 1970 – application refused Citations: [2016] UKFTT 784 (TC) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Income Tax Updated: … Continue reading Rees v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 24 Nov 2016

Regina v Special Commissioner And Another, ex parte Morgan Grenfell and Co Ltd: HL 16 May 2002

The inspector issued a notice requiring production of certain documents. The respondents refused to produce them, saying that they were protected by legal professional privilege. Held: Legal professional privilege is a fundamental part of ensuring human rights as a right of privacy, and is recognised in European law (A M and S Europe Ltd). A … Continue reading Regina v Special Commissioner And Another, ex parte Morgan Grenfell and Co Ltd: HL 16 May 2002

Bayliss v Revenue and Customs (Capital Gains Tax/Taxation of Chargeable Gains : Computation): FTTTx 14 Jul 2016

Capital gains tax – self assessment- penalty under s 95(1) Taxes Management Act 1970- whether incorrect return delivered fraudulently or negligently- reliance on advice as to effectiveness of capital loss generation scheme involving contracts for differences [2016] UKFTT 500 (TC), [2017] SFTD 370, [2016] STI 2687 Bailii England and Wales Capital Gains Tax Updated: 10 … Continue reading Bayliss v Revenue and Customs (Capital Gains Tax/Taxation of Chargeable Gains : Computation): FTTTx 14 Jul 2016

Rivers v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 23 May 2014

Income tax – Penalties under s 59C Taxes Management Act 1970 and Schedule 56 Finance Act 2009 for late payment of income tax – underpayment of income tax caused by employer collecting and accounting for tax at basic rate – tax payable at the higher rate – whether reasonable excuse – no – appeal disallowed … Continue reading Rivers v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 23 May 2014

BT Pension Scheme Trustees v HM Revenue and Customs: CA 17 Jan 2014

The court was asked whether section 43 of the 1970 Act which imposes time limits on claims, applied to a claim for payments made by the Trustees of the BT Pension Scheme under section 231 of ICTA. If so, subject to questions of community law which remain to be decided, many of these claims were … Continue reading BT Pension Scheme Trustees v HM Revenue and Customs: CA 17 Jan 2014

Dickinson v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 30 Sep 2013

FTTTx Joint application by Appellant and Respondent under Section 28Z TMA 1970 – Capital Gains tax – Private residence relief – Sale of part of grounds for residential development -Construction work commenced before contractual disposal – Whether land fell to be regarded as part of grounds -Yes – Whether relief due – Yes [2013] UKFTT … Continue reading Dickinson v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 30 Sep 2013

Stratton v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 15 Oct 2013

FTTTx INCOME TAX – section 424 Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 – whether gain chargeable to income tax as employment income – whether shares disposed of by Appellant were conditional shares – yes – penalty under section 95(1)(a) Taxes Management Act 1970 – whether Appellant negligently delivered a tax return – yes – … Continue reading Stratton v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 15 Oct 2013

Tindale v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 22 May 2013

FTTTx Income Tax – relief for error or mistake – section 33 Taxes Management Act 1970 – self assessment return made on basis of self-employment – Appellant an employee -claim for relief by way of repayment of tax – is repayment just and reasonable – no – appeal dismissed [2013] UKFTT 346 (TC) Bailii Taxes … Continue reading Tindale v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 22 May 2013

Sehgal v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 19 Nov 2013

FTTTX CAPITAL GAINS TAX – Claim for relief for overpaid tax – Schedule 1AB Taxes Management Act 1970 – return showing disposal of shares giving rise to a chargeable gain – capital gains tax paid – taxpayer later claiming that the transaction was fraudulent and the capital gains tax should be repaid to her – … Continue reading Sehgal v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 19 Nov 2013

Prest v Petrodel Resources Ltd and Others: SC 12 Jun 2013

In the course of ancillary relief proceedings in a divorce, questions arose regarding company assets owned by the husband. The court was asked as to the power of the court to order the transfer of assets owned entirely in the company’s names. The judge had made such an order, finding evidence that the companies had … Continue reading Prest v Petrodel Resources Ltd and Others: SC 12 Jun 2013

Prudential Plc and Another, Regina (on The Application of) v Special Commissioner of Income Tax and Others: CA 13 Oct 2010

The court was asked whether advice given by an accountant could be protected against disclosure by legal professional privilege. The company had taken advice from its accountants, and objected to disclosure of that advice to the tax authorities under a notice issued under section 20 of the 1970 Act. Held: Legal professional privilege was not … Continue reading Prudential Plc and Another, Regina (on The Application of) v Special Commissioner of Income Tax and Others: CA 13 Oct 2010

Regina v Inland Revenue Commissioners ex parte Rossminster Ltd: HL 13 Dec 1979

The House considered the power of an officer of the Board of Inland Revenue to seize and remove materials found on premises which a warrant obtained on application to the Common Serjeant authorised him to enter and search; but where the source of the power limited the power of seizure and removal to things ‘which … Continue reading Regina v Inland Revenue Commissioners ex parte Rossminster Ltd: HL 13 Dec 1979

Regina v Medical Appeal Tribunal ex parte Gilmore; Re Gilmore’s Application: CA 25 Feb 1957

The claimant had received two injuries resulting in his total blindness. He sought an order of certiorari against the respondent who had found only a 20% disability. The tribunal responded that its decision, under the Act was final. Held: In its decision the tribunal had made reference to the expert medical report and thereby had … Continue reading Regina v Medical Appeal Tribunal ex parte Gilmore; Re Gilmore’s Application: CA 25 Feb 1957

Matalan Retail Ltd v Revenue and Customs: ChD 5 Aug 2009

The taxpayer imported swimwear for sale. The respondent had incorrectly indicated that such swimwear had one classification. The claimant sought to prevent the respondent reclassifying the goods, saying that they had made given binding tariff information. It depended on the proportion of rubber in the suits. The respondent viewed the calculation differently. Held: the commissioners … Continue reading Matalan Retail Ltd v Revenue and Customs: ChD 5 Aug 2009

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