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  • CGT on cryptoassets and payrolling of benefits

    October 13, 2026 · 22 min

    Cuts to the capital gains tax (CGT) annual exempt amount have brought more individuals within scope of CGT. In this episode we explain how to avoid common errors made when applying the rules to disposals of cryptoassets.  From April 2027…

  • Why tax complexity matters

    August 12, 2026 · 29 min

    In this episode, we consider the pain points for businesses in meeting their tax reporting obligations and we explore the causes and implications of tax complexity, including what the UK stands to gain from addressing it…

  • New tax requirements for companies and directors

    July 7, 2026 · 18 min

    Close companies and their directors are in HMRC’s sights as it attempts to close the small business tax gap. In this episode, we look at the challenges posed by new information requirements for directors completing their self assessment…

  • How to prepare for a VAT enquiry

    June 9, 2026 · 22 min

    HMRC is stepping up its compliance activities when it comes to VAT. In this episode, we explain what businesses can do to prepare for a VAT enquiry and we explore how HMRC and the government could better support businesses in meeting their…

  • Modernising and mandating agent registration

    May 12, 2026 · 27 min

    Finance Act 2026 introduces a package of measures designed to drive up standards in the tax advice market, including mandatory agent registration with HMRC. In this episode, we explain how the process will work and discuss the consequences…

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  • Making sure a tax return is correct and complete

    April 7, 2026 · 28 min

    In recent months, the government has published guidance and announced policy changes that could significantly affect how tax returns are prepared and how HMRC enquiries are conducted. In this episode, we’ll explore the implications for…

  • MTD Live: are you (and HMRC) ready for MTD?

    March 3, 2026 · 28 min

    In a special episode of The Tax Track, recorded at ICAEW’s MTD Live event on 23 February 2026, we speak to HMRC and practitioners on how they are preparing for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax, which is due to start from April…

  • Finance Bill changes for individuals and businesses

    February 3, 2026 · 29 min

    The Finance Bill 2025-26 is set to be the longest Finance Act in almost ten years, impacting on almost all areas of tax and posing significant challenges for taxpayers and agents. In this episode, we look at the implications for…

  • Budget 25: Do the tax changes meet the tenets?

    December 1, 2025 · 28 min

    In this episode, we rate the Budget against ICAEW’s ten tenets for a better tax system, focusing on the government’s decision to freeze the personal allowance and tax thresholds for an additional three years, the new tax on electric…

  • The latest on MTD income tax

    October 30, 2025 · 31 min

    From April 2026, an estimated 864,000 sole traders and landlords will need to comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax. In this episode, we look at recent developments, including HMRC’s plans to contact taxpayers, and we draw on…

  • Tax returns and Finance Bill concerns

    October 1, 2025 · 29 min

    In this episode of The Tax Track, we look ahead to the 2024/25 tax return season, highlighting areas to watch out for, and explain our concerns with draft legislation for Finance Bill 2025/26 that promises to make significant changes to…

  • The inside track from HMRC

    September 3, 2025 · 38 min

    Whether it’s performance or policy, there’s rarely an episode of The Tax Track that doesn’t mention HMRC. In this special episode we talk to one of the senior leaders at HMRC, Jonathan Athow, Director General for Customer Strategy and Tax…

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About the show

In this podcast series from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, experts from the Tax Faculty discuss the biggest tax stories of the month, with advice for professionals in the sector to keep their knowledge and skills sharp.