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Corporate Criminal Offences six-monthly update

Last Updated: 01 April 2026

The number of live cases being reviewed under the Corporate Criminal Offences (CCO) legislation has increased slightly in the last six months, while no further charging decisions have been secured. 

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Political donations not made from 'normal expenditure'

Last Updated: 02 April 2026

In Jeremy John Hosking v HMRC [2026] TC09824, the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) found that political donations made by the appellant were not made from normal expenditure and were liable to Inheritance Tax (IHT). 

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Ross Martin Tax: SME Tax Update 26 March 2026

Last Updated: 01 April 2026

Hello,

The world of tax never sleeps, and this week’s larger-than-normal SME tax news brings several very important updates for agents. These include HMRC’s proposals for enhanced reporting of transactions between close companies and their owners, the Royal Assent of Finance Act 2026, and a proposal to bring individuals, trusts and additional taxes within the scope of the Uncertain Tax Treatment (UTT) regime.

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New 'sanctionable conduct' powers for HMRC

Last Updated: 08 April 2026

From 1 April 2026, HMRC have new powers to deal with dishonest tax advisers. The new 'sanctionable conduct powers' replace the previous dishonest conduct powers, with many professional bodies criticising the new rules for being too broad. 

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Revenue Scotland considers electronic-only communications

Last Updated: 01 April 2026

Revenue Scotland has released a consultation, 'Communications from Revenue Scotland to taxpayers', in which it has outlined proposals to use electronic communication as the default method for corresponding with taxpayers. A postal service will still be available for those opting out or who are digitally excluded.

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HMRC introducing Multi-factor Authentication for agents

Last Updated: 26 March 2026

HMRC have confirmed that they will introduce Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for agent accounts as part of their efforts to combat the continued and evolving threat to online security.

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Opportunities to extend Uncertain Tax Treatment consultation

Last Updated: 24 March 2026

HMRC have launched a consultation 'Opportunities to Extend Uncertain Tax Treatment', which seeks opinions on bringing individuals and trusts within the Uncertain Tax Treatment (UTT) regime and extending its scope to include other taxes such as Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Stamp Duty Land Tax. 

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Consultation on reporting company payments to participators

Last Updated: 26 March 2026

HMRC have launched a consultation, 'Reporting company payments to participators - modernising the reporting framework'. It proposes new rules that would make the reporting of transactions between close companies and their participators mandatory.

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Modernising and standardising company tax returns consultation

Last Updated: 24 March 2026

HMRC have launched a consultation, 'Modernising and standardising company tax returns'. It seeks feedback on the timeline for the new prescribed format for company tax returns and mechanisms ensuring compliance. 

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Meet the team

Last Updated: 23 April 2026

Rossmartin.co.uk's team of tax editors and writers update and expand our practical tax resource five days a week. Our team includes: 

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  1. Finance Act 2026 receives Royal Assent
  2. Agent Update 141: March 2026
  3. SME Tax Monthly Summary February 2026
  4. Upper Tribunal denies EIS relief as companies were not trading
  5. Ross Martin Tax: SME Tax Update 12 March 2026
  6. First company comes to PISCES

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