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Tax news highlights from June 2026
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- 30 Jun 2026
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty provides a summary of some of the key developments in tax in June 2026 and explains where you can find further information.
Most VAT and PAYE payments to be made by direct debit
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- 30 Jun 2026
The government is seeking feedback from businesses and other stakeholders on its plans to require VAT and pay as you earn (PAYE) payments to be made by direct debit.
Millions of taxpayers face having to pay tax earlier
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- 30 Jun 2026
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.
Details emerge of new recklessness offence for taxpayers and agents
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- 30 Jun 2026
Taxpayers and agents who recklessly make a statement or declaration to HMRC in relation to a direct tax matter face a custodial sentence and/or a fine under the government’s proposals.
How can we fix HMRC?
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- 29 Jun 2026
HMRC has made improvements to its service in recent years, but dealing with the administrator can be a frustrating experience. As part of its work on rebuilding the UK’s tax system, ICAEW’s Tax Faculty has outlined changes it believes will create a better service.
What is wrong with the UK tax system? Have your say
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- 29 Jun 2026
ICAEW wants to hear from members on what isn’t working with the tax system and how it can be improved. Share your views and inform ICAEW’s advice on how the UK can build a better tax system.
Independent advice needed to improve UK tax policymaking
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- 29 Jun 2026
The UK's tax system is straining under pressures it was never designed for, and reform is politically unappealing. ICAEW’s How to Build a Better Tax System project has outlined what needs to change in how tax policy is created.
HMRC warns agents to review excepted estates
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- 25 Jun 2026
Agents are being encouraged to check that the criteria for excepted estates are met and to consider submitting an IHT 400 where there is doubt as to the valuation of assets and liabilities or the application of allowances.
Significant changes announced at Tax Update 2026
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- 24 Jun 2026
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.
Tax news in brief 24 June 2026
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- 24 Jun 2026
Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 24 June 2026, including a warning from HMRC for companies claiming the creative industry tax reliefs.
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Insights special
How to build a better tax system
The Tax Faculty is looking what is needed to deliver a better tax system in the UK. Thought leadership on five key areas will be published in 2026.
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