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
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.
6 July deadline to submit share scheme returns
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- 01 May 2026
ICAEW explains the steps employers who operate employment related securities (ERS) schemes must take by 6 July 2026 in order to avoid penalties.
Taxpayers encouraged to sign up to Making Tax Digital
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- 30 Apr 2026
ICAEW is encouraging taxpayers who are required to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax from April 2026 to sign up now if they have not done so already.
How agents can prepare for multi-factor authentication
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- 29 Apr 2026
Firms are encouraged to begin preparations for the roll-out of multi-factor authentication (MFA) as HMRC expands testing and includes further information in its guidance.
Tax news in brief 28 April 2026
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- 28 Apr 2026
Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 28 April 2026, including a warning from HMRC for landlords on the dangers of using a scheme intended to save tax.