Putney Power v HMRC: Upper Tribunal Clarifies “Trade Commencement” for EIS – Critical for PE CFOs Backing Startups
When does a trade “begin to be carried on”? It sounds like a simple question, but Putney Power Ltd and […]
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CATS North Sea v HMRC: Upper Tribunal Overturns £167m Balancing Charge on Pipeline Transfer
When the Upper Tribunal hands down a decision that swings a capital allowance balancing charge from £167 million to £23
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Charge My Street v HMRC: The 5% VAT Ruling That Could Reshape Public EV Charging
In February 2026, the First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber) handed down a decision that sent shockwaves through the EV charging industry.
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Essential UK Tax Changes for 2026/27: Compliance Imperatives for CFOs and Business Owners
Published: 26 April 2026 The new tax year started on 6 April 2026, ushering in transformative changes across income tax,
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: Low Sign-Ups and Compliance Hurdles in Q1 2026/27
# Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: Low Sign-Ups and Compliance Hurdles in Q1 2026/27 ## Introduction Making Tax Digital
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: Low Sign-Ups and Compliance Hurdles in Q1 2026/27
# Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: Low Sign-Ups and Compliance Hurdles in Q1 2026/27 ## Introduction Making Tax Digital
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HMRC’s Sanctionable Conduct Regime: A Wake-Up Call for Tax Advisers and CFOs
From 1 April 2026, HMRC wields new powers to penalise tax advisers engaging in ‘sanctionable conduct’. Penalties range from £7,500
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IHT Business Property Relief Capped at £2.5m: Practical Strategies for Family Businesses and PE Exits
Published: 22 April 2026 The Finance Act 2026, receiving Royal Assent in March, introduced a lifetime cap on 100% Business
What the Agentic Economy Means for CFOs Right Now
AI agents are already transacting autonomously. Over 167 million x402 transactions have settled on-chain, 85% of them on Base, Coinbase’s
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Finance Act 2026: Essential Tax Changes for UK CFOs from April 2026
Finance Act 2026: Essential Tax Changes for UK CFOs from April 2026 Published: April 20, 2026 The Finance Act 2026