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Sarah's View: A New Chapter for the IAB, and Your Moment to Shine

IAB CEO Sarah Palmer introduces the new IAB website and Leo, our chatbot, and invites members to enter the LCCI SME London Business Awards before 12 October.
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IAB guidance for bookkeepers and tax agents on HMRC Talking Points, Making Tax Digital, ASA setup, VAT updates and client support.

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.
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Quarterly tax reporting: what accountants and their clients should expect

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.
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Stronger Through Change

IAB CEO Sarah Palmer reflects on the start of the new tax year and how finance professionals can come through a period of change stronger.
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The Self-Employed Checklist for the New Tax Year

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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2026/27 Payroll Checklist | HMRC Deadlines and Updates

Start the 2026/27 tax year well with this payroll checklist of HMRC deadlines and changes, designed to help payroll teams protect accuracy and compliance in the months ahead.
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Turning Up the Dial on AML Supervision

AML supervision is shifting as regulatory expectations tighten. What the change means for supervised firms and how to prepare for closer scrutiny.
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Navigating Economic Change: Why Bookkeepers Matter More Than Ever

Rising unemployment headlines do not have to mean shrinking opportunity. Why bookkeepers have a vital role in helping businesses navigate economic change.
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HMRC Statutory Payments Webinars: Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Sick Pay Explained for Employers

HMRC is running webinars on statutory payments, including Statutory Maternity Pay. Find out what they cover and how they can help you handle payroll compliance with confidence.
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AML Edit from the IAB: New Year, New Reforms

The IAB’s AML Edit for the new year: a thank you to bookkeepers after the January rush, and a look at the AML reforms members need to know about.
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Stepping Into the Year Ahead

With January behind us, the IAB looks ahead at the year for bookkeepers and accountants, and the priorities and opportunities for the months to come.
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Supporting Bookkeepers at Tax Year End: Deadlines, Recognition and Respect

As the tax year end approaches, the IAB speaks directly to the bookkeepers supporting businesses through one of the most demanding periods of the year, with the key deadlines to note.
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The IAB and Company Protection 2026 Workshop Series

The IAB and Company Protection 2026 workshop series for members. Registration is free and includes a welcome pack and Hub Link access.