HWB promotes Lyndon Howes to support MTD rollout

Core Viewpoint - HWB, a UK-based accountancy practice, has promoted Lyndon Howes to assistant tax compliance manager in anticipation of increased demand for tax support due to upcoming regulatory changes [1][4]. Group 1: Promotion and Role - Lyndon Howes has been with HWB since 2011 and previously held the position of tax senior [1]. - His new role will involve responding to client queries and overseeing the Making Tax Digital (MTD) process [4]. Group 2: Regulatory Changes - HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) plans to expand its MTD initiative to include self-employed individuals and those with private rental income, effective from April 2026 for individuals with qualifying income above £50,000 ($68,893) [2]. - The MTD initiative aims to provide HMRC with a real-time view of tax liabilities, requiring registered individuals to use compatible software for electronic quarterly returns and a final end-of-year submission [3]. Group 3: Team Development - Two other members of the tax department, George Vass and Danny Hockin, have recently passed professional exams and are studying with the Chartered Institute of Taxation to become chartered tax advisers [4].