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
How to prepare for a VAT enquiry
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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 businesses in meeting their VAT obligations.
Links
ICAEW: VAT compliance controls: new guidance from HMRC - https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2025/feb-2025/vat-compliance-controls-new-guidance-from-hmrc
ICAEW: Making sure a tax return is correct and complete - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/the-tax-track/making-sure-a-tax-return-is-correct-and-complete
ICAEW: Budget: Changes made to VAT rules and processes (e-invoicing) - https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2025/nov-2025/budget-changes-made-to-vat-rules-and-processes#4
ICAEW: How to fix VAT - https://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/vat/how-to-fix-vat
Host
Stephen Relf, Tax Technical Manager, ICAEW
Guests
Rob Janering, VAT partner, Crowe UK LLP
Simon Atkins, Partner, RSM UK
Producer
Ed Adams
Episode recorded: 21 May 2026
Episode published: 10 June 2026