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This time we feature some detailed analysis of the potential consequences of an 'upstream' loan in a management buyout. We also note that HMRC has some unusual wording in some tax enquiry letters, there is an update on the new identity verification process that will soon be required by Companies House and another useful selection of cases from the tribunals.

There are some curious typos in a HMRC Income from Property information request letter which is combined with an evident misunderstanding of HMRC's powers. Upon closer inspection, it looks suspiciously like the work of ChatGPT, or is it just human error?

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This week we look at the 'tax gap', report on a rare victory for a taxpayer in a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) appeal, learn a little bit more on the unallowable purpose rule in loan relationships and have news on NICs refunds. All in all another interesting week in tax! 

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As we roll towards the end of June, don't overlook the next major employer reporting obligations: form P11D (returns of benefits and expenses) and the employer's declaration P11D(b). Employment Related Securities (ERS) returns are due by 6 July. 

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We have something for everyone this week! We look at remittances, IR35, closing tax enquiries, electronic sales suppression, company size changes affecting over 40,000 companies and HMRC changes impacting response times for VAT. Don't forget to sign up for our live CPD webinars: there are two next week. See more information below.