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Podcasts, webinars and other recordings, produced by the Tax Faculty to provide practical guidance to practitioners on important developments to tax practice and policy.

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Podcasts

The Tax Faculty records the Tax Track podcast each month, and contributes to ICAEW's Accountancy Insights podcasts.
New tax requirements for companies and directors
  • 08 Jul 2026
HMRC is increasing scrutiny of close companies and their directors. This episode covers new 2025/26 self assessment reporting requirements for directors and proposed additional reporting for close companies.
Looking ahead: HMRC’s digital moves and impacts of Iran war
  • 01 Jul 2026
Six months into 2026, what’s next? Suren Thiru discusses the economy and the Iran War, while Lindsey Wicks oulines the biggest changes that HMRC are bringing in. Finally, Junaidy Ab-Mutalib considers the impacts of world affairs on accountants.
How to prepare for a VAT enquiry
  • 10 Jun 2026
HMRC is stepping up its compliance activities when it comes to VAT. In this episode, we explain what businesses can do to prepare for a VAT enquiry and we explore how HMRC and the government could better support businesses in meeting their VAT obligations.
Modernising and mandating agent registration
  • 13 May 2026
Finance Act 2026 introduces a package of measures designed to drive up standards in the tax advice market, including mandatory agent registration with HMRC. In this episode, we explain how the process will work and discuss the consequences for advisers of having their registration suspended.
Making sure a tax return is correct and complete
  • 07 Apr 2026
In this episode, we explore the implications of recent changes to how tax returns should be prepared and HMRC enquiries are conducted, focusing on new HMRC guidelines for ensuring that a tax return is correct and complete and changes to the requirement to notify HMRC of an uncertain tax treatment.
Corporate reporting is changing, MTD on the way
  • 04 Mar 2026
There’s just one month to go till Making Tax Digital kicks in for Income Tax; we take a look at how the transition will go. There’s also a lot happening in corporate reporting at the moment – Sally Baker brings us up to speed.
MTD Live: are you (and HMRC) ready for MTD?
  • 03 Mar 2026
In a special episode of The Tax Track, recorded at ICAEW’s MTD Live event on 23 February 2026, we speak to HMRC and practitioners on how they are preparing for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax, which is due to start from April 2026.
Finance Bill changes for individuals and businesses
  • 03 Feb 2026
In this episode, we look at the implications for individuals and businesses, from the reform of inheritance tax to changes to capital allowances.
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Webinars

These webinars have been designed by the faculty to provide practical guidance to practitioners on important developments to tax practice and policy.

Exclusive MTDtalk 2026 webinar series
  • 24 Sep 2026
MTD income tax will apply from April 2026 to those who receive income from self-employment and/or property where turnover/gross income from these sources combined is above a threshold of £50,000. This series of webinars will provide the latest information and guidance on MTD for income tax, including who is in scope and who isn't; digital record keeping requirements; quarterly update requirement; and the year end tax return.
Exclusive VAT Establishment Pitfalls: Lessons from HMRC Practice and Case Law
  • 18 Jun 2026
When does a business really have a VAT establishment and why does it matter?
Exclusive From tax return to tax investigation - HMRC trends for tax agents
  • 12 Jun 2026
The UK tax system is currently undergoing a major shift that goes beyond specific legislation to the purpose of HMRC and to HMRC’s view of taxpayers and tax advisor intentions towards the UK tax system. This shift has had a direct, practical impact on several points of the tax lifecycle: from getting clarity on a tax position, to filing a tax return, to handling a tax enquiry if it arises and agreeing the appropriate level of penalty.
Exclusive VAT on single and multiple supplies
  • 19 Jan 2026
This webinar outlines the circumstances under which supplies can be classified as either single or multiple supplies for VAT purposes.
Tax Faculty Budget update 2025
  • 28 Nov 2025
This essential webinar from the Tax Faculty offers commentary and insight on the Chancellor's key announcements relating to tax.
Exclusive ViDA: Move to real time reporting for businesses that operate cross-border in the EU
  • 12 Nov 2025
This webinar will provide an update on the EU’s ViDA proposals, focusing on the move to real-time digital reporting based on e-invoicing.
Exclusive ViDA: Extension of a single place of VAT registration across the EU
  • 04 Nov 2025
This webinar recording provides an update on the ViDA proposals focusing on the extension of a single place of VAT registration across the EU.
Exclusive Construction Industry Scheme update 2025
  • 30 Sep 2025
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) was introduced with the aim of tackling tax evasion in the construction industry and certain other businesses. In this webinar we will provide an overview of the CIS and how it may affect you or your clients.
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Videos

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What's coming in the second half of 2026
What's coming in the second half of 2026
  • Video
  • 08 Jul 2026
  • 00:03:34
  • Lynda Iley
ICAEW's experts have been looking ahead at what finance professionals should be thinking about for the rest of 2026. Hear their key insights on what's coming in audit, corporate reporting, tax and the economy.
2026: a flurry of tax surprises
2026: a flurry of tax surprises
  • Video
  • 08 Jul 2026
  • 00:02:39
  • Content & Distribution - Lynda Iley
At the half-way point of 2026, ICAEW's Senior Tax Technical Manager, Lindsey Wicks, brings members up to speed on what to expect, and the likely impacts of postponed changes and unexpected announcements.
You can help rebuild the UK tax system
You can help rebuild the UK tax system
  • Video
  • 26 Jun 2026
  • 00:03:09
  • Tax Faculty
The Tax Faculty is exploring how the tax system can be rebuilt. We want to hear from as many people as possible on what they think are the problems and potential solutions. Hear from our volunteers on what we’ve achieved so far and how you can help.
Pillar: Administration
Pillar: Administration
  • Video
  • 26 Jun 2026
  • 00:03:07
  • Tax Faculty
Administration of tax in the UK is one of five pillars that needs reforming to fix the tax system. Ed Saltmarsh, Indirect Tax Technical Manager, explains what changes need to be made to make HMRC more effective, including access parity for agents.
Pillar: Policymakers
Pillar: Policymakers
  • Video
  • 26 Jun 2026
  • 00:01:44
  • Tax Faculty
In examining the UK tax system, ICAEW believes that policymakers are one of the five key institutional pillars needing reform to address current failings. Ed Saltmarsh, Indirect Tax Technical Manager, outlines ICAEW’s position.
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TAXbites

TAXbites provide a brief reminder of the basics on popular topics. Each recording lasts around 10 minutes and is freely available for all to view

DAC6 the OECD Mandatory Disclosure Regimes in brief
  • 15 Feb 2021
An introduction to DAC6 and the OECD Mandatory Disclosure Regimes in the context of UK reporting.
TAXbite: Off-payroll working from April 2020
  • 13 Mar 2020
An overview of the new off-payroll working rules in the private sector from 5 April 2020
Off-payroll working (or IR35): an overview
  • 14 Nov 2019
The first in our TAXbite series on off-payroll working, this episode gives a general overview of the rules.
TAXbite: Check your NIC record!
  • 13 Nov 2019
An introduction to checking your national insurance contributions.
TAXbite: Rent a Room Relief
  • 01 Nov 2019
This free TAXbite explains the rules for rent a room relief and how to apply if you or your client qualifies.
TAXbite: Business asset disposal relief
  • 01 Nov 2019
This TAXbite explains the 2018 and 2019 changes to entrepreneurs' relief, which was renamed business asset disposal relief (BADR) following the 2020 Spring Budget. The changes introduced include the two-year ownership test and the economic ownership test.
TAXbite: MTD - the exemptions
  • 07 Mar 2019
This TAXbite talks about exemptions under Making Tax Digital.
TAXbite: MTD - margin schemes
  • 07 Mar 2019
This TAXbite explains how the margin schemes for VAT operate within Making Tax Digital.
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Further resources

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Tax news in brief 22 July 2026
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  • 22 Jul 2026
HMRC confirms its position on the VAT treatment of supplies of medical staff
  • Article
  • 21 Jul 2026
HMRC should consider making better use of its powers, say MPs
  • Article
  • 21 Jul 2026
Agents face choice between separate and shared credentials for HMRC accounts
  • Article
  • 20 Jul 2026
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