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Christmas party tax, staff gifts and travel expenses: what employers need to know in 2026

October 5, 2026

HMRC's employer webinars cover staff gifts, travel and parties. The £150 Christmas party exemption, £50 trivial benefits rule and new 55p mileage rate explained.

HMRC starts signing up MTD no-shows: what bookkeepers and accountants should do now

September 1, 2026

From September 2026, HMRC will start automatically signing up sole traders and landlords who should already be using Making Tax Digital for Income Tax but have not joined. IAB explains that HMRC completing sign-up does not equal MTD…

HMRC launches new tax deadline tool: what it means for bookkeepers and accountants

September 1, 2026

HMRC launched a free online tax deadline tool on 13 August 2026, covering Self Assessment, PAYE, VAT and the Construction Industry Scheme. It takes around five minutes, needs no HMRC sign-in, and lets users print or calendar their…

AML Supervision Changes: Guidance for IAB Members

July 16, 2026

HM Treasury has confirmed the next stage in moving AML supervision for accountancy service providers to the FCA. With no confirmed timetable yet, here is what IAB members should do now.

Youth Jobs Grant: IAB Guidance for Employers, Bookkeepers and SMEs

July 9, 2026

The Government’s Youth Jobs Grant offers eligible employers up to £3,000 when they recruit a qualifying young person aged 18 to 24. IAB explains who qualifies and what bookkeepers should know.

Could you have a tax payment due on 31 July?

June 30, 2026

The next Self Assessment Payment on Account deadline is 31 July. If you are self-employed and made a payment in January, you may need to make a second payment by the end of July.

HMRC tax updates: digital tax codes, Corporation Tax penalties and adviser conduct powers

May 29, 2026

HMRC’s latest update covers digital tax codes, Corporation Tax and cross-border matters. Here are the changes IAB members should know about, particularly when supporting individual and company clients.

HMRC tax updates for IAB members: Self Assessment, tax adviser registration and 2026 guidance

May 29, 2026

HMRC’s latest stakeholder digest brings together changes and reminders, including Self Assessment, that may affect bookkeepers, tax advisers, payroll professionals, employers and their clients.

Technology Develops Quickly. Trust Develops Slowly

May 29, 2026

Reflections from Accountex on AI, bookkeeping and client relationships, and the lasting value of professional trust while technology moves quickly.

IAB guidance for bookkeepers and tax agents on HMRC Talking Points, Making Tax Digital, ASA setup, VAT updates and client support.

May 27, 2026

HMRC’s latest Talking Points update brings together key resources for bookkeepers, accountants and tax agents, with a strong focus on Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

Quarterly tax reporting: what accountants and their clients should expect

May 15, 2026

Follow Sam, a freelancer, through his first full tax year under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax to see what quarterly reporting looks like for accountants and their clients.

The Self-Employed Checklist for the New Tax Year

April 20, 2026

2026/27 brings the start of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax for many clients. Use this checklist to prepare self-employed clients for the key tax changes of the new year.

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Christmas party tax, staff gifts and travel expenses: what employers need to know in 2026

HMRC starts signing up MTD no-shows: what bookkeepers and accountants should do now

HMRC launches new tax deadline tool: what it means for bookkeepers and accountants

AML Supervision Changes: Guidance for IAB Members

Youth Jobs Grant: IAB Guidance for Employers, Bookkeepers and SMEs

Could you have a tax payment due on 31 July?

HMRC tax updates: digital tax codes, Corporation Tax penalties and adviser conduct powers

HMRC tax updates for IAB members: Self Assessment, tax adviser registration and 2026 guidance

Technology Develops Quickly. Trust Develops Slowly

IAB guidance for bookkeepers and tax agents on HMRC Talking Points, Making Tax Digital, ASA setup, VAT updates and client support.

Quarterly tax reporting: what accountants and their clients should expect

The Self-Employed Checklist for the New Tax Year

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