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The Tax Track

Hosted by ICAEW · business · EN-GB

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About this Podcast:

In this podcast series from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, experts from the Tax Faculty discuss the biggest tax stories of the month, with advice for professionals in the sector to keep their knowledge and skills sharp.

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Questions about The Tax Track

What is The Tax Track about?

In this podcast series from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, experts from the Tax Faculty discuss the biggest tax stories of the month, with advice for professionals in the sector to keep their knowledge and skills sharp.

Who hosts The Tax Track?

The Tax Track is hosted by ICAEW. The show has published 32 episodes to date.

What has The Tax Track covered recently?

Recent episodes include "CGT on cryptoassets and payrolling of benefits" (13 October 2026, 22 minutes), "Why tax complexity matters" (12 August 2026, 29 minutes), and "New tax requirements for companies and directors" (7 July 2026, 18 minutes).

How often does The Tax Track publish?

The Tax Track publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 32 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Tax Track?

Booking probability for The Tax Track is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Tax Track requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Tax Track's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Tax Track?

The strongest fits for The Tax Track are Accounting, Tax & Payroll. The Tax Track has a business audience.

About the host

ICAEW hosts The Tax Track, a business podcast with 32 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • The Tax Track

    CGT on cryptoassets and payrolling of benefits

    Oct 13, 202622 min

    Cuts to the capital gains tax (CGT) annual exempt amount have brought more individuals within scope of CGT. In this episode we explain how to avoid common errors made when applying the rules to disposals of...

  • Episode #31

    Why tax complexity matters

    Aug 12, 202629 minS1

    In this episode, we consider the pain points for businesses in meeting their tax reporting obligations and we explore the causes and implications of tax complexity, including what the UK stands to gain from addressing...

  • Episode #30

    New tax requirements for companies and directors

    Jul 7, 202618 minS1

    Close companies and their directors are in HMRC’s sights as it attempts to close the small business tax gap. In this episode, we look at the challenges posed by new information requirements for directors completing...

  • Episode #29

    How to prepare for a VAT enquiry

    Jun 9, 202622 minS1

    <p>HMRC is stepping up its compliance activities when it comes to VAT. In this episode, we explain what businesses can do to prepare for a VAT enquiry and we explore how HMRC and the government could better support...

  • Episode #28

    Modernising and mandating agent registration

    May 12, 202627 minS1

    <p>Finance Act 2026 introduces a package of measures designed to drive up standards in the tax advice market, including mandatory agent registration with HMRC. In this episode, we explain how the process will work and...

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  • Episode #27

    Making sure a tax return is correct and complete

    Apr 7, 202628 minS1

    <p>In recent months, the government has published guidance and announced policy changes that could significantly affect how tax returns are prepared and how HMRC enquiries are conducted. In this episode, we’ll explore...

  • Episode #26

    MTD Live: are you (and HMRC) ready for MTD?

    Mar 3, 202628 minS1

    <p>In a special episode of The Tax Track, recorded at ICAEW’s MTD Live event on 23 February 2026, we speak to HMRC and practitioners on how they are preparing for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax, which is due to...

  • Episode #25

    Finance Bill changes for individuals and businesses

    Feb 3, 202629 minS1

    <p>The Finance Bill 2025-26 is set to be the longest Finance Act in almost ten years, impacting on almost all areas of tax and posing significant challenges for taxpayers and agents. In this episode, we look at the...

  • Episode #24

    Budget 25: Do the tax changes meet the tenets?

    Dec 1, 202528 minS1

    <p>In this episode, we rate the Budget against ICAEW’s ten tenets for a better tax system, focusing on the government’s decision to freeze the personal allowance and tax thresholds for an additional three years, the new...

  • Episode #23

    The latest on MTD income tax

    Oct 30, 202531 minS1

    <p>From April 2026, an estimated 864,000 sole traders and landlords will need to comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax. In this episode, we look at recent developments, including HMRC’s plans to contact...

  • Episode #22

    Tax returns and Finance Bill concerns

    Oct 1, 202529 minS1

    <p>In this episode of The Tax Track, we look ahead to the 2024/25 tax return season, highlighting areas to watch out for, and explain our concerns with draft legislation for Finance Bill 2025/26 that promises to make...

  • Episode #21

    The inside track from HMRC

    Sep 3, 202538 minS1

    <p>Whether it’s performance or policy, there’s rarely an episode of The Tax Track that doesn’t mention HMRC. In this special episode we talk to one of the senior leaders at HMRC, Jonathan Athow, Director General for...

  • Episode #20

    Challenging times for HMRC and agents

    Aug 1, 202528 minS1

    <p>July was a busy month for HMRC as it published its annual accounts and report for 2024/25, along with its transformation roadmap and draft legislation for Finance Bill 2025/26. <br/><br/>In this episode of The Tax...

  • Episode #19

    Paying tax outside self assessment

    Jul 2, 202521 minS1

    <p>Simple assessment and real-time reporting for capital gains tax (CGT) are two ways for HMRC and taxpayers to sidestep self assessment for income and gains.</p><p>HMRC sent out a record number of simple assessments...

  • Episode #18

    Goodbye non-doms, hello FIG

    May 30, 202522 minS1

    <p>On 6 April 2025, the longstanding rules for UK-resident, non-UK domiciled individuals – non-doms – were abolished and replaced with a new regime for foreign income and gains (FIG) that is based on residence...

  • Episode #17

    VAT gets its day in court – again

    Apr 30, 202525 minS1

    <p>What do marshmallows and hair transplants have in common? Yes, they’ve both been subject to recent court cases regarding VAT treatment. And yes, this episode of The Tax Track is all about VAT.</p><p>As well as...

  • Episode #16

    Taxing times: cryptoassets in the spotlight

    Apr 1, 202521 minS1

    <p>Ownership of cryptoassets may be on the rise, but many myths persist when it comes to how they taxed. This episode looks at how accountants can help clients to meet their tax obligations.</p><p>We look at the tax...

  • Episode #15

    Why professional conduct matters

    Feb 25, 202520 minS1

    <p>Maintaining high professional standards is essential, both for individual accountants and for the profession as a whole. This episode of The Tax Track looks at the importance of protecting your professional...

  • Episode #14

    R&D tax relief: where are we now?

    Feb 5, 202525 minS1

    <p>In recent years we’ve seen changes to the rules, to processes and to HMRC’s approach to policing claims for research and development (R&D) tax relief. In this episode we map out the current landscape to help you...

  • Episode #13

    Time to prepare for MTD and BIK

    Jan 7, 202525 minS1

    <p>Two significant changes will take place from April 2026: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) and mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind. </p><p>While April 2026 is over a year away, these changes will...

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Professor Peter Jelfs

Brunel University of London

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Angela Clegg

ICAEW

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Jonathan Athow

HMRC

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