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Updated 10 June 2025: 

The ATT have recently recorded a series of short videos designed to help ATT members, their clients, and the general public better understand key tax topics.

Further to previous articles about Class 2 Computation Issues for 2024/25, HMRC has shared a further update on the issue today, via

The ATT has responded to a joint consultation by HMRC and HM Treasury on the VAT treatment of business donations of goods to charity.

In June, HMRC launched a new, dedicated bereavement service helpline - in addition to the existing helpline for formal estates - which members can use when dealing with a deceased estate. 

The new President of the Association of Taxation Technicians said yesterday that while Artificial Intelligence can enable tax professionals to work more efficiently it needs to be used in a transparent, ethical and secure way.

The Consultation was seeking views on options for simplifying, modernising and reforming HMRC’s approach to dispute resolution. It focused on the ease of access and use of HMRC’s alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and statutory review processes.

Further to our news article in May about Class 2 computation issues, we have have received the following message from HMRC which we have been asked to share with members.

The ATT believe that it is right that the controlling minds behind tax avoidance schemes are appropriately held to account and support the introduction of additional powers to crack down on them.  However, the deterrent effect of enhanced civil or criminal sanctions on offshore promoter

The Government has pledged to raise an extra £7.5 billion a year in tax revenue by closing the tax gap, but today’s data from HMRC shows this could be a difficult ask. 

The Government was seeking views on a range of new measures to close in on promoters of tax avoidance.

The Consultation sought views on options to improve the financial penalties that apply when inaccuracies are found in returns and documents submitted to HMRC and where taxpayers do not meet their obligations to notify HMRC of circumstances that affect their tax liability.