Updates.
HMRC announcements and tax changes, each summarised in plain English from the official source and linked back to it.
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Check if Making Tax Digital for Income Tax has been added to your HMRC online account
Sole traders and landlords who have signed up for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax can now access the service through their existing HMRC o…
HMRC · 16/10/2026Find payroll software that is recognised by HMRC
HMRC maintains a list of recognised payroll software that businesses can use to report PAYE information online. This list includes both free…
HMRC · 16/10/2026Ask your employer for Statutory Sick Pay
Employees can use the online SC2 form to request Statutory Sick Pay from their employer after being off work sick for at least one full work…
HMRC · 15/10/2026Corporate report: Named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers and suppliers
HMRC publishes information regarding identified tax avoidance schemes, as well as the promoters, enablers, and suppliers involved in marketi…
HMRC · 15/10/2026Find out which HMRC services are experiencing issues
HMRC maintains a dedicated webpage to report any unplanned downtime affecting their online services. This resource allows taxpayers and busi…
HMRC · 14/10/2026Declare goods that you're moving to or from Northern Ireland using the Trader Support Service (TSS)
The Trader Support Service has been updated to help businesses manage customs and safety declarations for goods moving between Great Britain…
HMRC · 14/10/202611. Cash accounting
The Cash Accounting Scheme allows VAT-registered businesses to account for VAT based on actual payments made and received rather than on inv…
HMRC · 13/10/2026Find out about the loan charge settlement scheme
HMRC has introduced a settlement scheme for individuals and employers with outstanding disguised remuneration loan charge liabilities. HMRC …
HMRC · 08/10/2026Check if you're impacted by Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme
HMRC has introduced a new excise duty on all vaping liquids, including those made at home, which applies to manufacturers, importers, wareho…
HMRC · 07/10/2026Check the identity of someone representing HMRC in person
HMRC has published guidance on how to verify the identity of officers or collectors who visit you in person. If you are unsure of a visitor'…
HMRC · 07/10/2026Apply for an increase in tax credits for a backdated disability benefit decision
If you have received a backdated disability benefit decision covering a period when you were claiming Working Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit…
HMRC · 06/10/2026Authorising an agent to deal with your tax affairs
You can authorise a professional agent to manage your tax affairs through various HMRC online services or by submitting form 64-8. The speci…
HMRC · 06/10/2026