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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.
The self-employed checklist for the new tax year | self-employed checklist

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.
2026/27 payroll checklist | hmrc deadlines and updates | payroll checklist

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.
Six steps to help get yourself ready for mtd for income tax | mtd for income tax

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.
Navigating economic change: why bookkeepers matter more than ever | navigating economic change

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.
Supporting bookkeepers at tax year end: deadlines, recognition and respect | making tax digital

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.
Six steps to help get yourself ready for mtd for income tax | mtd for income tax

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.
Your year-end tax health check: are you missing any allowable expenses? | year-end tax health check

Your year-end tax health check: are you missing any allowable expenses?

The Self Assessment deadline is approaching. Use this year-end tax health check to review your finances and make sure you are not missing out before you file.
10 common myths about making tax digital (and what’s actually true! ) | making tax digital

10 common myths about Making Tax Digital (and what’s actually true!)

Making Tax Digital is coming, along with plenty of rumours and confusion. We bust 10 of the most common MTD myths so you know exactly what to expect.
Self-employed christmas expenses: what you can and can’t claim | self-employed christmas expenses

Self-employed Christmas expenses: what you can and can’t claim

Buying gifts for clients, hosting a festive get-together or decorating your workspace? What self-employed people can and cannot claim as a business expense at Christmas.
Autumn budget: what bookkeepers and smes need to know | budget 2025

Autumn Budget: What Bookkeepers and SMEs Need to Know

The Chancellor’s Budget arrived under unusual circumstances. A summary of the key announcements and what they mean for bookkeepers and SMEs.
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Could salary sacrifice pension schemes be facing unexpected changes?

Speculation ahead of the Budget pointed to changes to salary sacrifice pension schemes. The CIPP team looks at what could change and what it may mean for employers.
Six steps to help get yourself ready for mtd for income tax | mtd for income tax

Proposed tax return threshold increase: welcome news for side-hustlers

A proposal to raise the Self Assessment tax return threshold for traders from £1,000 to £3,000 by 2029 would affect around 300,000 people. What the welcome change could mean.