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British Airways wins legal battle over £5.8m crew hotel tax bill

British Airways wins legal battle over £5.8m crew hotel tax bill

The airline avoided a large tax bill on Monday after judges ruled that paying for cabin crew hotels during back-to-back shifts is a necessary travel cost. HMRC argued the accommodation counted as taxable employee earnings following rules introduced in 2016. Tax experts said the court's practical approach will help companies facing strict work regulations.

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