Working in tax
Members working in tax need to be aware of the fundamental principles and the standards for tax planning contained in Professional Conduct in Relation to Taxation (PCRT), ICAEW’s Code of Ethics and their anti-money laundering responsibilities and obligations.
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Personal tax
Expert commentary and practical guidance from ICAEW related to personal taxation, covering areas including: capital gains tax, income tax, inheritance tax, pensions, residence and domicile, savings and investments and trusts.
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Business tax
Practical guidance, commentary and support on the taxation of businesses, including: capital allowances, corporation tax, the taxation of partnerships, the self-employed and charities.
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Making Tax Digital
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a fundamental change to the administration of the UK tax system. It affects how businesses and other organisations, agents and individuals maintain their accounting and tax records and how they transact and communicate with HMRC. MTD has two key elements, MTD for VAT and MTD for income tax.
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Budgets and legislation
Autumn Budget 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her 2025 Budget on 26 November. Read ICAEW's reaction and analysis to the announcements, measures in the Finance Bill 2025/26 and the subsequent Spring Forecast in March 2026.
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Tax administration
Support for agents on the day-to-day practicalities of tax administration with support on HMRC contacts, filing tax returns and making complaints.
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Expert commentary and practical guidance from ICAEW related to tax compliance, as defined by HMRC. This includes appeals and investigations, avoidance, evasion, and penalties.
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As part of its strategy to support people everywhere to do business with confidence, ICAEW draws on its members’ expertise to examine hot topics in tax and provide practical solutions to challenges faced by policymakers and regulators.
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Tax is a fast-moving and ever-changing world. Our expert staff and volunteers, and consultation work with government, means we can bring you the latest developments and expert opinions. Join today to access our resources and keep on top tax form.
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Latest tax news
Tax adviser registration: suspension and sanctions guidance
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- 12 May 2026
HMRC’s new guidance highlights the importance for agents to meet the conditions for tax adviser registration and understand the routes available to review and appeal decisions.
Agents reminded not to use clients’ login details
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- 12 May 2026
Agents who use clients’ sign in credentials for HMRC’s online services may be in breach of HMRC’s standard for agents.
New tax return requirements for directors cause uncertainty
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- 12 May 2026
Taxpayers carrying on a trade and directors of close companies may find it difficult to comply with new requirements to provide additional information in their self assessment (SA) tax return for 2025/26.
Tax news in brief 12 May 2026
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- 12 May 2026
Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 12 May 2026, including an update on HMRC’s one-to-many campaign relating to claims for business asset disposal relief (BADR).
What is the deadline for submitting a VAT return?
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- 07 May 2026
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty reminds businesses and agents that the deadline for submitting a VAT return and paying any VAT due to HMRC is not extended even if it falls on a weekend or Bank Holiday.
Tax news highlights from April 2026
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- 05 May 2026
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty provides a summary of some of the key developments in tax in April 2026 and explains where you can find further information.
How employers can prevent and resolve PAYE issues
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- 05 May 2026
ICAEW offers a detailed explanation of HMRC's guidance for employers on preventing pay as you earn (PAYE) real time information (RTI) submission issues, and looks at HMRC's ongoing initiatives to improve how it resolves discrepancies.
Tax news in brief 5 May 2026
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- 05 May 2026
Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 5 May 2026, including an update on the Budget 2025 announcement of the introduction of a cap on the national insurance contributions (NIC) exemption for salary sacrificed pension contributions.