In Irish news, the Joint Oireachtas Committee has published its report which concludes the pre-legislative scrutiny of the Finance (Tax Appeals and Fiscal Responsibility Bill) 2024 and Revenue has published its 2025 Annual Report. In UK news, HMRC has asked us to share a reminder that when a VAT return deadline falls on a weekend, the filing date does not change, and ahead of next month’s expected roll-out of multi-factor authentication for agents, we outline the key preparatory steps recommended by HMRC. In International news, Member States agree a proposal on a legislative amendment to strengthen information sharing to prevent cross-border tax fraud.
Ireland
1. Revenue published its 2025 Annual Report last week together with several research and statistical papers
2. The Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation have published the Fiscal Monitor for April 2026 confirming an Exchequer deficit of €4.7 billion to the end of April.
UK
3. HMRC has issued a reminder that the statutory filing date of VAT returns is not delayed if the deadline falls on a weekend.
4. Ahead of the expected roll-out of multi-factor authentication for agents next month, read the suggested actions agents should take to prepare.
International
5. Amendments proposed by the European Commission to strengthen cooperation and VAT sharing between national tax authorities have been agreed by Member States.
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