Public Accounts Committee scrutiny: large business compliance
The Public Accounts Committee held an evidence session with HMRC on 18 May (see tinyurl.com/yc625htz).
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Amendments coming to Trust Registration Service requirements this summer
On 25 March, The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (tinyurl.com/crwy2rk8) were laid before Parliament.
Tax audits: be ready for tomorrow’s enquiry
For most of my career as a tax professional, I have been fascinated by the idea of doing things better, smarter and in a more technology-enabled way.
Sanctionable conduct: HMRC’s new enforcement powers
From 1 April 2026, HMRC has enhanced enforcement powers designed to target advisers who intentionally facilitate tax losses. These are introduced by Finance Act 2026 ss 250-253 and Sch 22.
Large business tax compliance: CIOT responds to Public Accounts Committee inquiry
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) inquiry into Large business tax compliance is scrutinising the processes
Updating HMRC’s guidance on Real Estate Investment Trusts and the manuals more widely
The CIOT recently sent a letter to HMRC requesting an update to their guidance on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) in their Investment Funds Manual
The ethics of AI: new PCRT guidance
The seven professional bodies that produce Professional Conduct in relation to Taxation (PCRT) issued updated guidance on 19 January 2026, including new material on the ethical use of artificia