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Tax | HMRC warns taxpayers to file all qualifying income streams for MTD

Letters going out to taxpayers from HMRC saying they have not filed first quarterly MTD submission correctly as failed to complete both income streams

23 Oct 2026

Tax | Accountants warn of ‘wild west’ Making Tax Digital pricing

Firms ‘not feeling the benefits’ of Making Tax Digital (MTD), with accountant stating changes ‘don't work from a financial point of view’

20 Oct 2026

Tax | HMRC will open phone lines on MTD deadline day

As the second quarterly filing deadline for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax approaches on a Saturday, HMRC phone lines will be on hand

19 Oct 2026

Tax | ‘We haven’t seen the evidence’ about need for HMRC reckless offence

Plans to criminalise ‘reckless untrue statements’ in direct tax cases heavily criticised by tax advisers and lawyers, warning HMRC ‘can’t define the type of behaviour’ it wants to criminalise

19 Oct 2026

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Tax | HMRC clarifies filing process for company tax returns

Companies warned to file CT600 company tax return on time or face an HMRC penalty as amendments set to go online only

19 Oct 2026

Business | £1m luxury watches seized in payroll fraud up for auction

Five mega luxury watches by Philippe Dufour, Patek Philippe and Omega worth over £1m put up for auction after seized during HMRC raids on payroll fraudsters

16 Oct 2026

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Tax | HMRC chief responds to Man City ‘tax implications’

JP Marks defends HMRC position after MPs seek reassurance on Premier League ruling

15 Oct 2026

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Tax | HMRC’s taxpayer error correction plan ‘heavy-handed’, Lords told

Tax experts tell Lords taxpayer error correction plan from HMRC risks ‘unforeseen consequences’, especially for people without accountants

15 Oct 2026

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Tax | 39% of MTD software not able to file year-end report

As another million taxpayers are about to be dragged into Making Tax Digital, 39% of HMRC approved MTD software cannot file vital year end report

13 Oct 2026

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Tax | Carragher bankruptcy petition dismissed after tax paid

Former England and Liverpool footballer turned Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher has HMRC bankruptcy petition dismissed London court hears

13 Oct 2026

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Tax | Don’t fall for doorstep scammers pretending to be HMRC officers

HMRC clarifies guidance on how to verify the identity of an HMRC officer or collector if they contact you in person at your home or office to prevent doorstep scammers

9 Oct 2026

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Tax | HMRC chief admits end of year MTD filing ‘going to be a test’

Policy chief at HMRC Jonathan Athow describes ‘deliberately created’ flexible filing model for Making Tax Digital but acknowledges end of year filing could be challenging

8 Oct 2026

Tax | Bolt cannot appeal £169m TOMS VAT case

Supreme Court refuses Bolt permission to appeal use of tour operators’ margin scheme (TOMS) to reduce VAT liability in definitive win for HMRC

8 Oct 2026

Tax | More than 1m taxpayers will have to sign up to £30k MTD

After HMRC forced to automatically enrol third of first cohort of Making Tax Digital (MTD) due to non-compliance, it is advising the million plus £30,000 earners to prepare early and sign up

5 Oct 2026