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16/07/2026 - HMRC Update
Phase 1 Payrolling
Payrolling benefits took a step closer with the publication of draft legislation for Finance Bill 2026/27.
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16/07/2026 - HMRC Update
Consultation: Recovering NICs
If HMRC assess an underpayment of National Insurance Contributions (NICs), their recovery powers are different compared to those for assessed Income Tax underpayments. A 2026 consultation seeks to align NICs and Income Tax.
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16/07/2026 - Payroll
The Fair Work Agency Framework
The FWA is a new enforcement body which will, in time, cover many employment rights including the statutory obligation to pay at the National Minimum / Living Wage.
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16/07/2026 - HMRC Update
CWG2 (Further Guide) Changes
HMRC have updated their booklet CWG2, the ‘further guide to PAYE and National Insurance contributions’, a document we refer to in less common payroll situations.
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15/07/2026 - Governmental Update
Holiday Pay Compliance Consultation
From 2027, holiday leave and pay will be enforced by the new Fair Work Agency. The UK Government’s wants to find out what guidance will support employers getting things right before compliance activity takes place.
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15/07/2026 - HMRC Update
Agent Update: MTD IT Special
Craig Ogilvie introduces the Agent Update special edition ahead of the first Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) quarterly update (07 August 2026).
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15/07/2026 - HMRC Update
Timely payments for ITSA taxpayers
ITSA taxpayers with PAYE income will be asked to make ITSA payments through PAYE each payday. A consultation considers how this will work and explores the potential for more timely payment options for other ITSA taxpayers.
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08/07/2026 - Tax
Bookkeepers and small business tax
Part of being an ICB Certified Bookkeeper is having a close relationship with clients. As most bookkeepers deal with micro-businesses, having a personal touch is part of what makes ICB bookkeepers so great.
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