ICAEW podcasts

ICAEW has questioned whether the government’s proposals, as set out in a consultation document published in June 2026, would effectively address VAT non-compliance on online marketplaces, and suggests an alternative solution.

From September 2026, HMRC will sign up taxpayers within scope of MTD income tax from April 2026 that have not done so themselves. Taxpayers – and agents on their behalf – are encouraged to take action before HMRC does.

HMRC should make better use of its current powers before the government considers introducing a new criminal offence for recklessly making an untrue statement to HMRC regarding a direct tax matter, says ICAEW.

Requiring payment of V-A-T and pay as you earn (PAYE) by direct debit is not a suitable measure to tackle late payment and tax debt, says ICAEW in its response to the government’s consultation.

For Business, faraway wars feel way closer than they used to. In the current volatile geopolitical environment, businesses need to consider planning for these events. So in this episode, we run through such an exercise: what if Russia tests NATO resolve by firing on Poland and amassing troops near the region? We explore this hypothetical but increasingly plausible scenario in this episode.