Tax, regulatory and professional updates for the accounting community.
The Insolvency Service's first prosecutions on 17 September 2026 signal that Companies House identity verification is now actively enforced, with November 2026 marking a critical compliance deadline for directors.
Read more »The GAAR advisory panel has published a new opinion on disguised remuneration arrangements using dual payments, signalling increased HMRC scrutiny of multi-channel remuneration structures.
Read more »HMRC has updated guidance confirming that correcting an invalid SME R&D claim and making a replacement RDEC claim are dealt with independently, offering businesses a second chance to recover relief after amendment deadlines have expired.
Read more »HMRC will activate multi-factor authentication (MFA) on agents' accounts between 28 September and 15 October 2026, unless agents opt for earlier activation. This critical security requirement directly impacts how accountants and tax advisers access HMRC systems.
Read more »HMRC is writing to landlords to review rental income declarations, leveraging data from tenancy deposit schemes and statutory reporting systems to identify discrepancies with tax returns.
Read more »HMRC's proposed mandatory direct debit requirement for PAYE and VAT payments marks a significant shift in tax payment processes. A consultation closed 14 September 2026, and accountants must prepare clients for this operational change.
Read more »From 6 April 2027, employers must report benefits in kind through real-time PAYE rather than on form P11D, with a phased introduction and early voluntary adoption available from November 2026.
Read more »HMRC will begin receiving cryptoasset platform data from 2027 under the OECD's CARF framework. Accountants must help clients prepare for mandatory third-party reporting with real enforcement penalties attached.
Read more »HMRC has updated its guidance requiring non-UK agents to provide anti-money laundering supervisory details when applying for an agent services account, with ongoing compliance conditions now in effect.
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