The Tax Track
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.
The Tax Track
The inside track from HMRC
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 Customer Strategy and Tax Design.
The government’s stated priorities for HMRC are to modernise and reform the tax system, improve customer service and close the tax gap; Athow explains how HMRC intends to deliver on those priorities, and crucially, what this means for ICAEW members.
Links
Tax software article (Sept Taxline)
- HMRC promises new digital solutions for taxpayers and agents | ICAEW
https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2025/jul-2025/hmrc-promises-new-digital-solutions-for-taxpayers-and-agents - Up to 3 million individuals may need to comply with MTD | ICAEW
https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2025/aug-2025/up-to-3-million-individuals-may-need-to-comply-with-mtd - Have your say on draft Finance Bill legislation | ICAEW
https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2025/jul-2025/have-your-say-on-draft-finance-bill-legislation - HMRC is taking longer to respond to post | ICAEW
https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2025/aug-2025/hmrc-is-taking-longer-to-respond-to-post
Host
Stephen Relf, Technical Manager, Tax, ICAEW
Guest
Jonathan Athow, Director General, Customer Strategy and Tax Design, HMRC
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Episode recorded 21 August 2025
Episode published 3 September 2025