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James Hurst

James Hurst is head of VAT disputes and litigation at Johnston Carmichael. He can be contacted by email: james.hurst@jcca.co.uk.

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Readers’ forum: Was extension incorrectly included in CGS? Readers’ forum: Calendar quarters? Readers’ forum: Under the influence Readers’ forum: Overdrawn director’s account New queries: 6 August 2026

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HMRC contacting individuals about missing NI contributions More guidance on temporary VAT rate for summer activities Thirteen live corporate criminal offence investigations Landlord tax disclosures raise £104m revenue in 2025-26 Effect of new whistleblower scheme on investigations

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Kittel test on missing trader fraud Companies can’t benefit from decision shown to be wrong Shares in company were not relevant business property HMRC’s assessments overstated liability Failure to notify HMRC of application to reinstate appeal

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This week's opinion: 6 August 2026 HMRC contacting individuals about missing NI contributions More guidance on temporary VAT rate for summer activities Thirteen live corporate criminal offence investigations Landlord tax disclosures raise £104m revenue in 2025-26

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