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How 2025 winter fuel payments will be taxed
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- 05 Feb 2026
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty explains the circumstances in which 2025 winter fuel payments are taxable and how the tax will be collected by HMRC.
HMRC warns agents of anti-money laundering scams
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- 05 Feb 2026
HMRC has reported an increase in emails from fraudsters asking agents to update their anti-money laundering (AML) supervision registration details.
HMRC to send final batches of MTD mandation letters
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- 04 Feb 2026
The letter informs the taxpayer that they must comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax from April 2026 based on the information included in their self assessment tax return for 2024/25.
Prepare for 2026/27: Employers
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- 03 Feb 2026
In the first of a series of articles looking ahead to 2026/27, the Tax Faculty highlights five changes affecting employers from April 2026 including new rules for supply chains and increases in the national minimum wage (NMW).
Tax news in brief 3 February 2026
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- 03 Feb 2026
Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 3 February 2026, including: the publication of a MTD agent toolkit by HMRC; and guidance from HMRC on a new step to take when enrolling VAT into the Business Tax Account.
Taxpayers in MTD trial warned of payment on account issue
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- 02 Feb 2026
HMRC has informed ICAEW of an issue affecting taxpayers who have signed up to test Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax and are required to make payments on account for 2025/2026.
Winners and losers from capital allowances changes
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- 02 Feb 2026
The new 40% first year allowance (FYA) may benefit some businesses, including those in the leasing sector. However, more businesses could lose out because of the cut in the main rate of the writing down allowance (WDA).
HMRC sets expectations for AI in tax software
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- 29 Jan 2026
HMRC has published guidance for developers on what good use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) looks like in commercial software products that help users to submit tax returns or other information to HMRC.
Extend inheritance tax payment deadline to 12 months, says Lords
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- 29 Jan 2026
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.
Additional business rates support announced for pubs
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- 28 Jan 2026
The government estimates that the average pub in England will save £1,650 in business rates in 2026-27 as a result of measures announced on 27 January 2026.
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