Tories attack the Taxman over Arctic Systems case

The Tories have thrown their hat in the ring over the Arctic Systems case. Mark Hoban, the shadow financial secretary to the Treasury is questioning why the Taxman is not paying the costs of both sides at the forthcoming House of Lords appeal.

Usually HM Revenue & Customs will pay the legal fees on any test case. Whilst the accountancy profession acknowledge that Arctic Systems is one of the more important test cases to be brought recently, it seems that HMRC are not so sure and thus are refusing to pay the costs of both parties.