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01/09/2026 - HMRC Update
Agent Update August 2026
The Agent Update focuses on developments and changes to legislation and allowances relating to all UK taxes rather than just payroll-related issue.
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01/09/2026 - HMRC Update
Advisory Fuel Rates
On 21 August 2026, HMRC advised the Advisory Electricity and Advisory Fuel Rates that apply for the quarter from 01 September 2026. Both apply in respect of travel in a company car.
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01/09/2026 - HMRC Update
HMRC’s August Employer Bulletin
On 19 August 2026, HMRC published their latest Employer Bulletin for tax year 2026/27. Published six times a year, this gives employers and agents payroll news and information on topics and issues that may affect them.
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01/09/2026 - HMRC Update
Tax Adviser Registration
We highlight HMRC’s communication resources that members may choose to use when communicating to clients.
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25/08/2026 - MTD
MTD guidance update
HMRC have updated their guidance when to apply for an exemption if you need to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) from 06 April 2027.
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25/08/2026 - Payroll
Form SMP 1
When an employee is not entitled to Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), the employer is obliged to advise the employee via form SMP1.
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25/08/2026 - HMRC Update
HMRC Tax Filing Tool
HMRC have produced a new online tool to enable users to check their tax filing and payment deadlines.
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25/08/2026 - HMRC Update
HMRC’s Guidelines for Compliance
HMRC have added a new Guidelines for Compliance (GfC) in their series of documents. These cover a range of tax regimes and include links, guidelines and tips for employers and agents.
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