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.
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The landlord challenge: adapting to MTD for Income Tax
The introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from 6 April 2026 is often described as a broad reform affecting sole traders and landlords alike.
Property commencement rules: a case for an earlier start
This article examines HMRC’s interpretation of when a UK property business commences and considers whether the statutory framework supports an alternative analysis.
Preserving heritage: a changing inheritance tax landscape
Heritage estates do not fit neatly into the UK’s inheritance tax framework. They are not simply investment portfolios to be traded or businesses to be broken up.
Mixed-use stamp duty land tax: history of commercial abuse
There have been numerous tribunals concerning mixed-use stamp duty land tax, many reflecting HMRC’s resistance to marginal claims.
The Income Tax (Construction Industry Scheme) (Amendment) Regulations 2026: CIOT comments
The CIOT responded to a technical consultation on draft regulations (The Income Tax (Construction Industry Scheme) (Amendment) Regulations 2026), which would exempt payments made to local authoriti
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: new resources
April marks a watershed moment for the tax profession: after a protracted lead-in, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is finally here.
Business rates reform
In our response, the CIOT welcomed HM Treasury’s Call for Evidence to inform the reform of business rates in England.
ATT and CIOT recommendations on tax support for entrepreneurs
The Call for Evidence (tinyurl.com/3vpuptzy) sought views on the success of venture capital schemes such as the Enterprise Investment Scheme and venture capital tr