The LITRG comments on the proposal to introduce assisted digital support that will allow the digitally excluded to access new digital services being developed as part of Her Majesty’s Courts & Tribunal Service (HMCTS) Reform Programme. While we largely welcome the proposals, especially the inclu...
The LITRG has responded to this consultation seeking views on how the new welfare powers in Scotland can be used to improve or change certain parts of the existing benefits system as well as seeking comment on new benefits and potential top-ups of existing benefits. While we are unable to offer views on what the changes to benefits should be, we would like to highlight some broad principles that w...
We welcome the opportunity to contribute to a discussion into the levels of public confidence and trust in the capability of HMRC to collect tax fairly and effectively. In our response, we highlight that our experiences show that many low-income taxpayers find it hard to trust HMRC. Particularly damaging to HMRC’s reputation in recent weeks are reports of problems arising in tax credits compliance...
HMRC are concerned that complex business structures involving partnerships are enabling certain people to avoid paying tax that is due in the UK. While we support strongly the proposition that everyone should pay the correct amount of tax we have some reservations about the proposals made by HMRC. M...
The Savings (Government Contributions) Bill 2016-17 outlines two new savings schemes – the Lifetime ISA and Help to Save accounts. The LITRG welcomes attempts by the Government to incentivise individuals to save both for their short and long term financial security, but points out that there still many finer details to consider. ...
HMRC are proposing to limit the range of benefits in kind (BIKs) that attract income tax and/or National Insurance contribution (NIC) advantages when provided as part of salary sacrifice arrangements. ...