HMRC produce a helpcard for companies who are Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) subcontractors together with its Top Ten tips in making a successful repayment claim from HMRC.

HMRC has started sending out P800s as part of the 2013/14 end-of-year reconciliation process for individuals in PAYE. This compares the tax paid with the tax which is due, according to the information on HMRC’s records. All P800s should be checked for accuracy.

HMRC have successfully appealed the 2012 decision of the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) that would have allowed F1 racing team McLaren tax relief on a £32 million fine imposed for cheating.

In 2014, HMRC's personal tax contentious issues panel conceded that in certain cases it will allow taxpayers' claims for Mansworth v Jelley loss relief. This will bring to an end many long-running disputes over share losses

HMRC's definition of 'reasonable excuse' makes for a waste of time and resources: it is "too narrow" according to First Tier Tribunal Judge Ann Redston. As a result cases come to the Tribunal when they could be resolved by HMRC.