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The Public Accounts Committee held an evidence session with HMRC on 18 May (see tinyurl.com/yc625htz).

Do any of these scenarios sound familiar?

On 25 March, The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (tinyurl.com/crwy2rk8) were laid before Parliament.

HMRC introduced new legislation requiring tax advisers who interact with HMRC on behalf of clients to register with HMRC and meet minimum standards.

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.

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.

HMRC confirmed that they will be introducing multi-factor authentication in HMRC’s agent update

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

Lindsay Scott (Technical Officer) gave evidence for the CIOT, alongside Stephen Boyle (Auditor General for Scotland), Dr João Sousa (Fraser of Allander Institute), Michael Clancy (Law Society of Sc