Low Incomes Tax Reform Group
People on low incomes need their taxes to be as simple as possible. Our aim is to persuade politicians and those who administer the tax system to make the tax system easier and fairer for all, and to provide guidance for those who are unable to afford professional advice.
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Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT)
LITRG is part of the CIOT, the leading body in the UK for taxation professionals. The CIOT’s primary purpose is to promote education in taxation. One of its key aims is to achieve a more efficient and less complex tax system for all. CIOT is an entirely apolitical organisation.
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‘Week 53’ tax year could mean unexpected tax bills, warns LITRG
Scottish income tax for Scottish taxpayers in 2024/25
Time is running out to claim 2019/20 tax refunds
Important information for employees being paid on the 4th or 5th of April 2024
The side hustle tax challenge
HMRC helplines - Institute welcomes halting of cuts
Tipping Act Code of Practice
Under the Tipping Act, the government must introduce a new code of practice to help ensure that employers are distributing tips fairly and transparently. The government is inviting feedback to ensure this code is as helpful as possible. ...
Public Accounts Committee inquiry: HMRC standard report 2022-23
LITRG submitted a response to the Public Accounts Committee inquiry into HMRC’s 2022-23 Standard Report....
Care Leaver Payment - Scotland
LITRG submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on the development and delivery of the Care Leaver Payment....
Feedback from our website users
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"I found your basic article on ‘what tax rates apply to me’ very useful. So refreshing to find accessible, readable copy on tax matters in place of the usual dense copy provided by HMRC and professional sources. I will use your site again. "
Good guidance – the importance of effective guidance for unrepresented taxpayers
We are pleased to publish our latest report, looking at the importance of effective guidance for unrepresented taxpayers. ...
Labour Market Intermediaries
We are pleased to publish our report ‘Labour Market Intermediaries: a technical report outlining how umbrella companies and other intermediaries operate in the labour market and the implications for workers who use them’....
A better deal for the low-income taxpayer
The LITRG has published a paper ‘A better deal for the low-income taxpayer'....
Resources
Tax and NIC rates and bands
Minimum wage, tax and benefits help for care workers
Self-employment: a guide
