08/05/2026
The Baseline Civil Contractors case shows that if you get your tax position wrong at the start, you may not be able to fix it later.
Once you’ve challenged a tax assessment, you can’t later change your argument to focus on a completely different issue. As Seelan Muthayan, Head of Indirect Tax at BDO, explains, missing key points during the objection stage can limit what can be addressed later.
Getting your position right early matters. If not, you could lose the chance to correct it, even if you realise the mistake.
At BDO, we help businesses elevate their approach to tax from the start, increasing their chances of a successful outcome.
Read more about the court case and what it means: https://bit.ly/4wgmpMP