Realbuzz Group Ltd v HMRC [2025] UKFTT 493 – What It Means for Capital Allowances
Although the recent First-tier Tribunal decision in Realbuzz Group Ltd v HMRC [2025] UKFTT 493 (TC) focused on Research and Development (R&D) tax relief, it highlights important points that could apply to other areas of tax relief. In particular capital […]
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VOA to Merge with HMRC – What It Means for Capital Allowances
On 28 April 2025, the UK Government announced that the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) will be absorbed into HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) by April 2026. This move is part of a broader effort to cut inefficiencies and modernise public services.
The VOA, historically […]
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Landmark Capital Allowances Case: Orsted West of Duddon Sands v HMRC (Gunfleet Sands)
A recent Court of Appeal ruling in Orsted West of Duddon Sands v HMRC has significant implications for businesses claiming capital allowances, particularly in the infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. The case revolved around whether preliminary studies and surveys carried out before […]
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Legislation has been published for the abolition of capital allowances on commercially let furnished holiday accommodation (FHL). Anyone owning an FHL in the UK or EEA who has not claimed capital allowances may be able to claim considerable tax benefits if they act now.
The legislation will be introduced in the next Finance Bill and will […]
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GUNFLEET SANDS LTD V HMRC [2023] UKUT 260(TCC) 26 OCTOBER 2023
The Upper Tribunal (UT) recently considered a case that earlier in the year had been heard before the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) – a case that involved the construction of offshore windfarms at various locations around the UK coastline for a taxpayer with a trade […]
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UPDATE ON LAND REMEDIATION RELIEF CASE
UPPER TIER TRIBUNAL – 21st JULY 2021
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LTD V THE COMMISSIONERS FOR HMRC
Following the decision reached by the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) where they agreed with HMRC’s decision to refuse a claim for land remediation relief, the case was appealed by Northern Gas Networks Limited […]
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Recent Research and Development (R&D) Tax Case Implications for Capital Allowances Claims
Appeal Number: TC/2019/06690
Grazer Learning Limited appealed against HMRC for a tax credit enquiry amounting to £26,050 regarding expenditure incurred on R&D for the accounting period ending 31 October 2017. The £26,050 was initially accepted and paid to the Appellant on 6 June […]
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LONDON LUTON BPRA PROPERTY FUND LLP V THE COMMISSIONERS FOR HMRC
Following the decision reached by the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) that a significant amount of costs incurred by London Luton BPRA Property Fund LLP (Fund) to OVL (developer) ‘in connection with’ the conversion of a disused flight training centre into a hotel qualified for BPRA, […]
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Cheshire Cavity Storage 1 Limited & EDF Energy (Gas Storage Hole House) Limited v The Commissioners for HMRC
A recent case heard by the Upper Tier Tribunal (UTT) follows a trend of capital allowances claims being taken to Court where the disagreement between taxpayers and HMRC revolves around what is deemed to be plant (and so qualifies […]
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The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak’s budget announcement should help turbo-charge capital investments in the UK with new super capital allowances costed at £29bn over the next 4 years. The extension of loss relief carry-back to 3 years is also positive and makes claiming capital allowances a potent tool in reducing corporation tax and triggering repayments of […]
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