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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.

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.

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

Clause 258 of the Finance Bill (which may have become a Finance Act by the time of reading) will allow HMRC to issue outbound correspondence digitally as the default position.

At the time of writing, the Finance Bill 2025-26 is making its way through the committee stage, with ministers examining each clause before the Bill receives Royal Assent.

In November 2025, HMRC formally launched an enhanced informant and reward scheme, marking a significant shift in the UK’s approach to tackling serious tax avoidance and evasion.