In Irish news, Revenue has issued a press release with details of phase one of the implementation of the VAT modernisation programme in Ireland and the Department of Social Protection has provided an update on My Future Fund. In UK news this week, read about HMRC’s plans to recover winter fuel payments, and we outline details of HMRC’s invitation to tax agents and intermediaries to assist in the design and development of HMRC services. In International news, the European Commissioner for taxation acknowledges MEPs frustration over the withdrawal of certain legislative tax files.
Ireland
1. Revenue has published details of the businesses included in phase one of the rollout of the VAT modernisation programme in Ireland.
2. Read an update from the Department of Social Protection on My Future Fund, the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System, outlining progress since its introduction on 1 January 2026.
UK
3. Read about HMRC’s plans to recover winter fuel payments.
4. This week’s miscellaneous updates, includes information on HMRC’s request for tax agents and intermediaries, who regularly use its systems, to contribute and provide input into the design and development of its services.
International
5. The European Parliament has issued a press release following a joint meeting of the ECON and FISC subcommittees, where proposals to withdraw certain legislative tax files were discussed.
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