Churchill Taxation

29/05/2026

The High Court decision on the farmers’ legal challenge to the inheritance tax reforms is perhaps not surprising.

Once the reforms had been announced and then enacted, the court was always likely to be reluctant to interfere with what it saw as a parliamentary and political matter instead of a legal one.

In her latest blog, Stephanie Churchill urges families affected by the reforms to now focus on reviewing their existing succession plans instead of waiting to see if the rules might be reversed.

If you need specialist advice about the IHT changes and your options, talk to our team:

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21/05/2026

Are you a solicitor, financial adviser or other professional in need of niche tax knowledge to support your clients?

The UK tax realm is a minefield that’s frequently changing. So when a tricky tax issue crops up in your client work, you'll need to make sure you have access to the right expertise.

That's where we come in.

We’ll act as an extension of your service, giving you the reassurance of specialist advice that you – and your customers – can trust.

Our team are experienced in a range of tax areas, including:
- Inheritance tax
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- Offshore tax
- Probate
- Family investment companies
- Tax expert witness
- HMRC tax enquiries and investigations
- Share valuations

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16/05/2026

Following the latest news on the Angela Rayner stamp duty row, Stephanie Churchill sums up the saga and shares what taxpayers and advisers can learn from it: https://www.churchilltaxation.co.uk/angela-rayner.../

08/05/2026

As a tax specialist, Stephanie Churchill is called on to be an expert witness at courts and tribunals across the UK, including the Old Bailey.

She helps to resolve disputes by using her expertise to give an impartial opinion on the facts laid in front of her.

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30/04/2026

Another interesting case that caught our eye...

The operators of a clothing business have lost their dispute with HMRC over a £6.2 million capital gains tax bill.

But the tribunal backed the taxpayers on the issue of whether HMRC was right to charge them penalties.

Stephanie Churchill examines the case and explains what taxpayers and advisers can learn from it.

She points out: "Rules, attitudes and guidance all change. So, if you can show you took professional advice at the point of implementation – and followed it – there’s every likelihood this will reduce or eliminate penalties if you find yourself in a disagreement with HMRC."

Read more: https://www.churchilltaxation.co.uk/hmrc-has-victory-sewn-up-in-6-2m-cgt-case/

15/04/2026

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07/04/2026

A couple have won their dispute with HMRC over whether the towpath at their riverside home was ‘non-residential’ – saving them hundreds of thousands of pounds in tax.

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17/03/2026

📣 ACCOUNTANTS! It's your last chance to book for tomorrow's indispensable AAT Making Tax Digital training event, featuring our very own Stephanie Churchill on the panel.

Learn more and book 👇
https://www.churchilltaxation.co.uk/last-chance-to-book-for-aats-mastering-making-tax-digital-event/

It’s your last chance to book your place for tomorrow’s expert-led online course that will give you essential insight on upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) changes. Our Managing Director Stephanie Churchill is among the speakers who will be sharing their knowledge at the Association of Accounting...

16/03/2026

Thank you Isla and AAT for the feedback.

Glad to hear about the impact of Stephanie Churchill's tax sessions on your members.

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05/03/2026

This case is typical of the complexities of the remittance-basis system.

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If you need specialist advice on offshore tax or the government's Temporary Repatriation Facility, drop us a message or call 01902 585311.

The Upper Tribunal has part-allowed an appeal by a non-dom over whether various bank transfers – and payments using an offshore credit card – were taxable remittances. Afzal Alimahomed had taken his case to the Upper Tribunal after the First-tier Tax Tribunal backed HMRC’s opinion he owed almo...