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HMRC powers, taxpayer protections, anti-avoidance, interest and penalties

October 2026

How to get authorised to act as a tax agent on behalf of your clients – HMRC update guidance

Today
HMRC have updated their guidance How to get authorised to act as a tax agent on behalf of your clients....

October 2026

Compliance checks: prohibition of promotion of certain tax avoidance schemes – HMRC publish factsheet CC/FS91

Yesterday
HMRC have published the factsheet Compliance checks: prohibition of promotion of certain tax avoidance schemes — CC/FS91. “This factsheet tells...

October 2026

HMRC put agent reference number checks on hold until 17 November

Yesterday
The CIOT has previously reported that it had been told by many of its members that HMRC were requesting agent...

October 2026

Make a voluntary disclosure to HMRC – HMRC update guidance

6 October 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance Make a voluntary disclosure to HMRC. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmrc-your-guide-to-making-a-disclosure/your-guide-to-making-a-disclosure Related content from Claritax Books In Taxpayer Safeguards –...

October 2026

MTD – HMRC urge sole traders and landlords earning more than £30,000 to prepare for 6 April 2027

6 October 2026
HMRC have issued a press release Sole traders and landlords earning more than £30,000 urged to act now. The press...

October 2026

Domicile – request to stay appeal behind judicial review application or for both to be heard simultaneously refused – Keswick & Ors

5 October 2026
In the case of Keswick & Ors v HMRC UKFTT 1359 (TC), which considered the domicile status of Mr Keswick...

October 2026

Check if you meet HMRC’s conditions to register as a tax adviser – HMRC update guidance

4 October 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance Check if you meet HMRC’s conditions to register as a tax adviser. “Check if you...

October 2026

Apply for an agent services account – HMRC update guidance

2 October 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance Apply for an agent services account. “Apply for an agent services account (ASA) to register...

September 2026

PAYE settlement agreements – ICAEW responds to call for evidence

30 September 2026
The ICAEW has responded to HMRC’s call for evidence on PAYE settlement agreements. It has summarised its response in a...

September 2026

Consultations – ATT raises concerns

29 September 2026
The ATT has written to James Murray MP, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, and JP Marks, HMRC’s Chief Executive,...

September 2026

Compliance checks: The Human Rights Act and penalties for breaches of the POP legislation – HMRC publishes guidance

28 September 2026
HMRC have published the guidance Compliance checks: The Human Rights Act and penalties for breaches of the POP legislation —...

September 2026

Retrospective taxation – House of Commons Library publish research briefing

24 September 2026
The House of Commons Library has published the research briefing Retrospective taxation. “Retrospective tax legislation imposes or increases a tax...

September 2026

Deliberate tax defaulters – HMRC update list

24 September 2026
HMRC have updated their corporate report Details of deliberate tax defaulters. The report is a list of people who deliberately...

September 2026

Office for Budget Responsibility – House of Commons committee considers whether changes are required

24 September 2026
The House of Commons has published a committee report The Office for Budget Responsibility: Time for change? “Fifteen years on...

September 2026

Client list management and countdown to multi-factor authorsiation

22 September 2026
The ATT has published a useful article summarising recent comments made by HMRC in respect of future improvements regarding how...

September 2026

Finance Bill 2026-27 – House of Lords Finance Bill Sub-Committee launches call for evidence

18 September 2026
The House of Lords Finance Bill Sub-Committee has today launched its inquiry on the draft Finance Bill 2026–27. The Sub-Committee...

September 2026

Agent Update – issue 147

18 September 2026
HMRC have published (17 September 2026) issue 147 of their Agent Update, with the following content: Technical updates and reminders...

September 2026

Home Office publishes Anti-money laundering and asset recovery strategy: 2026 to 2029

17 September 2026
The Home Office has published the policy paper Anti-money laundering and asset recovery strategy: 2026 to 2029. “This strategy sets...

September 2026

PAYE settlement agreements – ATT responds to call for evidence

16 September 2026
The ATT has responded to HMRC’s call for evidence on PAYE settlement agreements. The ATT has summarised its response in...

September 2026

Anti‑avoidance information notices — HMRC publish technical information

16 September 2026
HMRC have published the guidance Anti‑avoidance information notices — technical information. “This guidance is about anti-avoidance information notices (AAINs). It...

September 2026

Charity accounts – updated HMRC guidance

16 September 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance on charity accounts, as follows: All charities urged to check new rules for accounting for...

September 2026

The Individual Savings Account (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

15 September 2026
SI 2026/1018 was made on 10 September 2026 and comes into force on 6 April 2027. As per the explanatory...

September 2026

MTD for income tax – work out your qualifying income – HMRC update guidance

14 September 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance Work out your qualifying income for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. “Find out what...

September 2026

MTD for income tax – check what to do if HMRC has signed you up – HMRC update guidance

14 September 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance Check what to do if HMRC has signed you up for Making Tax Digital for...

September 2026

The Finance Act 2009 (Publishing Details of Deliberate Tax Defaulters: Increase to Threshold) Order 2026

14 September 2026
SI 2026/1000 was made on 9 September 2026 and comes into force on 2 October 2026. As per the explanatory...

September 2026

HMRC launch improved self-assessment registration service

10 September 2026
In a press release, HMRC have announced that they have launched an improved self-assessment registration service, which should make it...

September 2026

How to register your client for a tax service as an agent – HMRC update guidance

9 September 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance How to register your client for a tax service as an agent. “Find out how...

September 2026

Charities – HMRC newsletter 3 – September 2026

9 September 2026
HMRC have published a new edition of their charities newsletter, with the following contents: Charities — user research New HMRC...

September 2026

Taxpayer correction of errors – CIOT warns proposed new legislation could create uncertainty

9 September 2026
The CIOT has commented on HMRC’s consultation on draft legislation that would require taxpayers to correct errors if they become...

September 2026

HMRC publish Community and amateur sports club newsletter 5 — September 2026

9 September 2026
HMRC have published Community and amateur sports club (CASC) newsletter 5 — September 2026. HMRC publish the CASC newsletters to...

September 2026

HMRC app – guidance updated

8 September 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance Download the HMRC app. “Download and access the HMRC app to manage your details, taxes...

September 2026

Budget 2026 – ATT representation recommends penalty soft landing for new MTD taxpayers

8 September 2026
The ATT has submitted a budget representation recommending that the current soft landing regime for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for...

September 2026

Mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind and expenses – HMRC update interim guidance and legislation

7 September 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance Mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind and expenses – interim guidance and legislation. “Draft interim...

September 2026

CIOT reports agent registration number may be required when contacting HMRC

7 September 2026
The CIOT has reported that it has been advised by a number of members that they have been asked to...

September 2026

Check if and when you need to register as a tax adviser – HMRC update guidance

4 September 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance Check if and when you need to register as a tax adviser with HMRC. “Check...

September 2026

HMRC pursue trusts that have submitted a notice of intent to disclose but have not made full disclosure

4 September 2026
The ICAEW has reported that HMRC are writing to trusts that have previously submitted a notice of intent to disclose,...

September 2026

Apply for an agent services account if you’re not based in the UK – HMRC update guidance

4 September 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance Apply for an agent services account if you’re not based in the UK: “Find out...

September 2026

Better use of new and improved third-party data – ICAEW comments on consultation

4 September 2026
The ICAEW has responded to the HMRC consultation Better use of new and improved third-party data to make it easier...

September 2026

Proposals to tackle lower value tax debts – ICAEW responds to consultation

4 September 2026
The ICAEW has commented on HMRC’s consultation Proposals to tackle lower value tax debts.The consultation proposes to extend HMRC’s powers...

September 2026

Multi-factor authentication for agent accounts – HMRC to host webinar in advance of automatic activation

4 September 2026
Up to now, agents have been able to voluntarily register for multi-factor authorisation for agent accounts, but registration has not...

September 2026

PAYE and NICs – HMRC’s decision that notice of requirement of security was necessary for the protection of the revenue was reasonable – Precision Fabrications

3 September 2026
In the case of Precision Fabrications Andover Ltd & Ors v HMRC UKFTT 1255 (TC), the FTT has dismissed an...

September 2026

Corporation tax – ongoing HMRC correspondence contributed to confusion over rules but did not justify late admission of appeal – Toni’s Restaurant Ltd & Anor

2 September 2026
In the case of Toni’s Restaurant Ltd & Anor v HMRC UKFTT 1256 (TC), the FTT has dismissed an application...

September 2026

Proposals to tackle lower value tax debts – ATT responds to consultation

1 September 2026
The ATT has responded to HMRC’s consultation Proposals to tackle lower value tax debts.The consultation proposes to extend HMRC’s powers...

September 2026

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment guide for Assessment Providers – DWP updates guidance

1 September 2026
The Department for Works and Pensions has updated its guidance Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment guide for Assessment Providers. “Guidance...

August 2026

Filing your company tax return online – HMRC update guidance

31 August 2026
HMRC have updated their guidance Filing your Company Tax Return online. “Find recognised commercial software suppliers and software you can...

August 2026

Costs order against HMRC – partly successful – Sagar

28 August 2026
The FTT has awarded costs against HMRC in one appeal but refused to do so in a second appeal, in...

August 2026

Late appeal against closure notices – permission denied – Lyden

27 August 2026
The Upper Tribunal has refused permission to make a late appeal in Lyden v HMRC UKUT 330 (TCC). As summarised...

August 2026

Electronic sales suppression: possession of tools — CC/FS68A

26 August 2026
HMRC have issued a new factsheet on this topic, defining “electronic sales suppression” as where “a business uses a tool...

August 2026

Strike-out application accepted – jurisdiction and prospects of success – McGuire

25 August 2026
The FTT has struck out the taxpayer’s appeal in McGuire v HMRC UKFTT 1225 (TC). VALUE ADDED TAX — Strike...

August 2026

HMRC application for costs – whether appellant acted unreasonably – application refused – Isaac

25 August 2026
HMRC failed to establish any basis for a wasted costs order in Isaac v HMRC UKFTT 1227 (TC). COSTS –...
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