Low Incomes Tax Reform Group
We help people who are unable to pay for professional tax advice by providing free information about the tax system and working to make the system more equitable and accessible for people's needs.
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Welcome to our website
We hope you will find the information on our website helpful and easy to understand. But we are always keen to make improvements. We would love to hear what you think, so please get in touch with any thoughts and suggestions.
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Work though an umbrella company?
LITRG launch new umbrella company payslip audit service.
Free umbrella company payslip audit
Earning using an online platform?
Online platforms are starting to send reports to HMRC about some of their users- our guidance explains more about the reports and what actions you may need to take.
OECD rules
New independent loan charge review
A call for evidence has now been published, closing on 30 May 2025.
Read more here
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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The number of unique visitors to our website each year.
The number of years LITRG has been giving a voice to unrepresented taxpayers.
The number of years of tax experience in the LITRG team.
Umbrella companies – what’s new for 2025/26?
New rules for claiming tax refunds using an agent
Tax return changes for the self-employed
How does universal credit work if I have a limited company?
LITRG is recruiting Technical Officers!
Have your say on HMRC’s service
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee of the Scottish Parliament: Council tax inquiry
The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) and its Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) made a joint written submission to the council tax inquiry of the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee.
Simplifying the taxation of offshore interest – LITRG response
LITRG has responded to a recent HMRC consultation on simplifying the taxation of offshore interest.
The Tax Administration Framework Review: new ways to tackle non-compliance - LITRG response
LITRG has responded to the latest consultation under the Tax Administration Framework Review, on new ways to tackle non-compliance.
Feedback from our website users
"I was really struggling to find any guidance from the gov.uk website on filling in the starter checklist when moving from self-employed to employed. Your article gave me a direct, straightforward answer to my query… and put my mind at ease. Thanks so much for the information you provide and the way in which you provide it. "
"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. "
Self assessment late filing penalties – improving fairness for unrepresented taxpayers
We are pleased to publish our latest position paper, on self assessment late filing penalties.
Online Platforms – the changing landscape for the self-employed
We are pleased to publish our position paper setting out how the experience of the tax system for online traders can be improved following the increased use of online platforms such as eBay, Uber and Deliveroo.
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.
Resources
Tax and NIC rates and bands
Minimum wage, tax and benefits help for care workers
Self-employment: a guide
