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Michael Avient

Michael Avient is a director of Arlington Tax Ltd. He deals with complex investigations and litigation in all spheres of tax, and he was instructed, through JS&Co LLP, as the professional adviser in Derry v HMRC. Email: michael.avient@arlingtontax.co.uk; tel: 01273 765399.

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A ‘De Silva’ lining?

MICHAEL AVIENT looks at the effect of the disclosure of tax avoidance schemes on HMRC's investigations.

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Deadline dates for October 2025 Creative industries receive record £2.4bn tax relief Time to pay extended to simple assessment debts August Employer Bulletin published Temporary non-residents’ tax returns in focus

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Deadline dates for October 2025

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A company has a life for the purposes of the ten-year charge No evidence that input tax dispute appeal would fail Undisclosed property income was deliberate Preliminary hearing on issues within scope of appeal Role of Martland and Katib in late appeal request

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Deadline dates for October 2025 Creative industries receive record £2.4bn tax relief Time to pay extended to simple assessment debts August Employer Bulletin published Temporary non-residents’ tax returns in focus

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