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HMRC Sent Off in £584k Football Referees Tax Battle

In PGMOL v HMRC [2026] UKFTT 00654 (TC), the First-tier Tribunal determined that National Group football referees engaged by Professional Game Match Officials Ltd were not employees, allowing PGMOL’s appeals against Regulation 80 PAYE determinations and Class 1 NIC decisions worth over £583,000. Our specialist tax dispute solicitors and barristers analyse the multifactorial RMC Stage Three assessment, the significance for employment status disputes, and what this means for HMRC investigations into PAYE and National Insurance.

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HMRC Time To Pay Guide 2026: Instalments for Unpaid Tax

A HMRC Time to Pay (TTP) arrangement lets businesses spread unpaid tax over manageable monthly instalments. In 2026, with HMRC enforcement increasing, well-prepared TTP proposals backed by financial evidence help avoid winding-up petitions, protect directors, and keep businesses trading.

Missing your HMRC tax tribunal appeal deadline doesn't mean your case is over. The Upper Tribunal's landmark decision in Medpro v HMRC fundamentally changed how tribunals approach late appeals, moving away from the strict Martland framework that previously barred most out-of-time applications. Today, tribunals weigh all circumstances equally—delay length, reasons for lateness, and your case's strength—rather than treating deadlines as near-absolute barriers. This shift opens new pathways for taxpayers with meritorious claims, but success depends on understanding the evolving rules and acting strategically. This guide explains the current tribunal landscape and your practical options.

Late HMRC Tax Tribunal Appeals: Medpro, Martland & Your Options

Under the old Martland rules missing a tax tribunal appeal deadline meant case closure as time limits were treated as virtually absolute. The Upper Tribunal’s 2025 decision in Medpro v HMRC restores judicial discretion and elevates case merits. Taxpayers with credible explanations now have a realistic path to rescuing late appeals. Understanding the shift and presenting your circumstances effectively to a tribunal, could mean the difference between recovering a valid claim and losing it permanently.

The First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of Hastings Insurance Services Ltd, allowing VAT recovery for services to a Gibraltar-based insurer. Learn what this judgment means for cross-border VAT claims.

Landmark Tax Tribunal Win for VAT Recovery Rights: Hastings Insurance Services v HMRC

The Tribunal in Hastings Insurance Services Ltd v HMRC confirmed that UK intermediaries can recover VAT on services provided to overseas insurers. This decision challenges HMRC’s interpretation of VAT law and sets a strong precedent for cross-border transactions.

HMRC Time To Pay Arrangement Guide 2025: How to Negotiate a Repayment Plan for Unpaid Tax

A time-to-pay proposal enables a debtor to negotiate structured repayment terms with creditors, creating a legal pathway to avoid insolvency while ensuring creditors’ rights are protected. Commonly sought by companies with tax arrears, such arrangements require careful preparation and timely negotiation to maximise acceptance.

Tax Avoidance vs. Asset Concealment: Purkiss v Kennedy Limits HMRC’s Insolvency Powers

In Purkiss v Kennedy, the High Court rejected a liquidator’s attempt to recover unpaid PAYE and NICs from Ethos Solutions Ltd’s failed tax avoidance scheme. The court found no fraudulent intent to evade HMRC under Insolvency Act 1986, Section 423. This case highlights HMRC’s challenges in tax recovery via insolvency law and the need to prove intent.

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HMRC Tax Dispute Lawyers

Our Tax Solicitors & Barristers have decades of experience. We’ve worked as in-house tax counsel at HMRC as well as heading up Big 4 accountancy firm’s tax teams.

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Tax Litigation

Facing an HMRC tax investigation or dispute? Our expert UK tax lawyers provide specialist advice and representation. With years of experience negotiating with HMRC and handling tax appeals, we deliver successful outcomes. We handle a wide range of tax issues including tax evasion, fraud, avoidance schemes, and tax appeals. Our team includes a former HMRC Barrister, thereby we have an unparalleled insight into how to deal with your tax dispute. Contact us for a discounted initial consultation.

Unfair Prejudice Petitions: A Complete 2026 Guide for Shareholders

Unfair prejudice petitions under section 994 of the Companies Act 2006 offer minority shareholders a powerful legal route to challenge misconduct by those controlling a company. Whether you are being excluded from management, denied information, or having your shareholding diluted, the law provides real remedies. This guide explains everything you need to know about unfair prejudice claims and how LEXLAW’s specialist litigation lawyers can help you pursue or defend one.