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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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24/08/2026 - General
Scottish award for Ideal Schools
Ideal Schools, a family firm started in Glasgow almost 40 years ago by Dutch entrepreneur Elis Vanden Akker, has been named Scotland’s Best Bookkeeping Training Provider...
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13/08/2026 - General
ICB welcomes two new directors
Juliette Foster and Richard Thomas bring a wealth of experience in communications, business, financial services and organisational growth, joining ICB at an exciting time as the profession continues to evolve.
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12/08/2026 - Apprenticeships
Assistant Accountant apprenticeship
From August, the ICB Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping and Accounts will be included on the mandated qualifications list for the Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard.
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12/08/2026 - Payroll
Class 1 NICs Refunds
Due to the non-cumulative way in which Class 1 National Insurance Contributions are calculated, it could be that an individual pays more than the annual maximum. If this is the case, they may be entitled to a refund and must apply.
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11/08/2026 - Tax
ICB Regular Tax Digest
Introducing a regular roundup of all the essential tax news for bookkeepers. ICB Members can obtain further clarification via the member helpline.
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11/08/2026 - Governmental Update
Budget 2026 Stakeholder Invitation
The UK Budget will be delivered on 28 October 2026. Ahead of this, HM Treasury are inviting stakeholders to give their ideas and have suggested themes (policy ideas) that could be considered.
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