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The obligation to report non-tax advantaged employment related securities (ERS) data for short-term business visitors (STBV) has been removed where no UK income tax or national insurance contributions (NIC) would be due.

With the student loans system attracting attention, ICAEW’s Tax Faculty explains the scale of student debt, the different types of student loan plan and how repayments are calculated and made.

HMRC has published a policy paper explaining the key features of the new loan charge settlement opportunity and how it intends to engage with taxpayers who are affected by the outcome of the loan charge review.

As uptake of artificial intelligence increases, firms are reconsidering their recruitment practices. What does this mean for the role of the mergers and acquisitions professional?

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The House of Lords has urged the government to extend the deadline for paying inheritance tax (IHT) on pensions assets and for estates with qualifying agricultural and business assets from six months to 12 months.

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As reported by ICAEW From April 2026, employment expenses and gift aid will be removed from the tax codes of some taxpayers where HMRC’s data shows that they are unlikely to be accurate or relevant. Employers and pension providers use a person’s tax code to work out how much income tax to deduct from their pay or pension. HMRC tells the employer or pension provider which tax code to use. HMRC’s guidance on GOV.UK explains how a taxpayer can find their tax code, what it means

As the deadline for submitting the self assessment (SA) tax return for 2024/25 falls on a Saturday, taxpayers and agents who may need help from HMRC are advised to submit their returns on or before 30 January 2026.

HMRC has updated its position on the VAT treatment of the supply of temporary medical staff (locum doctors), and explained how businesses can claim a refund of overpaid VAT, in Revenue and Customs Brief 9 (2025).

They are newer to the world of work, but Gen Z employees report a higher frequency of burnout-related symptoms than their older colleagues. Fortunately, there’s much we can do to help.

In a warning to taxpayers, HMRC has revealed that more than 4,800 self assessment scams have been reported since February 2025. Separately, HMRC has launched a new tool for reporting suspicious activity in HMRC online accounts.

The Business Growth Service is designed to make it easier for small businesses to find the support they need.

Letters are being sent where HMRC believes that the corporation tax liability declared by the company in its most recent company tax return is much lower than expected compared to similar companies.

Following the publication of guidance earlier this year, HMRC is asking wealthy taxpayers to ensure that any legal interpretation applied in a tax return or other document sent to HMRC is "correct in both fact and law”.

An ICAEW poll has found that close to three-quarters of respondents agreed the Budget would negatively impact their organisation.

The cumulative budget overrun has widened from £7bn to £10bn in seven months, reveals latest data from the Office for National Statistics.

Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 28 October 2025, including: a reminder for employers that the November 2025 payment deadline falls on a weekend; and improved HMRC guidance to help with compliance checks.

A UK exporter paid the price when selling goods to a company incorporated in Russia operating in a third country. The case highlights the need for businesses to completely understand sanctions rules and their implications.

In a package of reforms aimed at reducing bureaucracy and supporting businesses growth, the UK government has announced plans to remove the requirement for companies to prepare a directors’ report as part of their annual report and accounts.