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HMRC announcements and tax changes, each summarised in plain English from the official source and linked back to it.

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Corporate report: Fiscal Events 2026 — factsheets

This collection brings together factsheets on measures announced at Fiscal Events 2026, including planned reforms and consultations across t…

HMRC · 28/10/2026

Advance Tax Certainty Service

Get certainty on how UK tax rules will apply to a major investment project before investment takes place.

HMRC · 28/10/2026

Contacting HMRC

HMRC has paused Agent Reference Number (ARN) checks for tax advisers until 17 November 2026. These checks, which verify registration for an …

HMRC · 28/10/2026

Appeals reviews and tribunals guidance

HMRC has updated its internal guidance manual regarding the procedures for appeals, statutory reviews, and tribunal proceedings. This inform…

HMRC · 28/10/2026

Check genuine HMRC contact that uses more than one communication method

Check recent contacts from HMRC to help you decide if a suspicious email, phone call, text or letter could be a scam.

HMRC · 27/10/2026

Guidance: Appendix 21: Import Declaration Category Data Sets

Find out about the the specific data elements needed for each declaration category when making an import declaration on the Customs Declarat…

HMRC · 27/10/2026

Accredited official statistics: Monthly property transactions completed in the UK with the value of £40,000 or above

This series looks at monthly property transactions completed in the UK with value of £40,000 or above.

HMRC · 27/10/2026

Economic Crime Supervision Handbook

The aim of the ECS handbook is to give you clear and comprehensive guidance on how to undertake your role within ECS. It will help you under…

HMRC · 26/10/2026

9. Bankrupt continues to trade

If a business continues to trade after the owner has been declared bankrupt, the individual remains responsible for filing tax returns and p…

HMRC · 23/10/2026

14. Taking control of goods or distraint

HMRC uses the process of taking control of goods, or distraint in Northern Ireland, to seize and sell a debtor’s assets to settle outstandin…

HMRC · 23/10/2026

Guidance: CDS Declaration Completion Instructions for Exports

HMRC has published updated guidance on completing data elements for export declarations made through the Customs Declaration Service. This i…

HMRC · 21/10/2026

Benefits for families with more than 2 children before 6 April 2026

The two-child limit for Universal Credit ended on 6 April 2026, meaning the benefit now provides an additional amount for every child regard…

HMRC · 21/10/2026