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05/07/2026

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ICAEW’s Tax Faculty explains the government’s proposals for individuals to pay tax due under income tax self assessment (ITSA) in regular instalments during the tax year from April 2029.

26/06/2026

AI agents don’t always stick to the script. These examples demonstrate the risks of not setting proper, tailored guardrails.

24/06/2026

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Only company car, van, fuel and medical benefits in kind (BIK) will be subject to mandatory payrolling from April 2027, with most other benefits not coming within scope until April 2028.

24/06/2026

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The government launched a raft of consultations on 23 June 2026, including proposals to allow HMRC to recover low value tax debts by deducting instalment payments directly from the taxpayer’s bank account.

24/06/2026

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Small companies and micro entities will have to file a profit and loss account with Companies House from April 2028 but won’t be forced to publish their data publicly. Meanwhile all companies will have to file their annual accounts using commercial software.

20/06/2026

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Businesses that receive a letter from HMRC telling them they need to register for VAT should check their position carefully and register without delay if necessary.

10/06/2026

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Small companies and micro entities will have to file a profit and loss account with Companies House from April 2028 but won’t be forced to publish their data publicly. Meanwhile all companies will have to file their annual accounts using commercial software.

10/06/2026

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HMRC will activate multi factor authentication (MFA) on agents’ accounts between 28 September and 15 October 2026, unless the agent opts for one of two earlier dates by completing an online form.

28/05/2026

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The rate of VAT on children’s meals and certain activities and attractions will be reduced from 20% to 5% between 25 June and 1 September 2026. Although this may be welcomed by families, it could pose significant implementation challenges for businesses.

20/05/2026

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HMRC has published a technical note providing a summary of the rules applying for deaths on or after 6 April 2027, and setting out a timetable for publishing secondary legislation, guidance and interactive tools.