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LITRG News: The Robin Williamson Grant 2023
Published on 13 July 2023

The Robin Williamson Grant 2023

We are now inviting applications for the first Robin Williamson Grant. This year, a grant of £2,000 will be offered to fund research in relation to tax and the gig economy. We welcome applications from anyone with a strong interest in tax (for example someone who is studying tax or a related subject...

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Published on 12 July 2023

New rules for taxing self-employed profits

From April 2024 some self-employed individuals (sole traders) and partnerships will be taxed on profits calculated over a different time period to their accounting year. This is because new ‘basis period reform’ rules are being introduced which mean all self-employment and partnership profits will b...

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Published on 28 June 2023

Tax campaigners issue 'stooge' director warning

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) are warning people on lower incomes of the potential risks when answering an advert to become a director of a company in exchange for a fee....

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Published on 20 June 2023

Where to get Self Assessment help while the phoneline is closed

HMRC have recently announced that they will NOT be answering any telephone calls to their Self Assessment helpline (0300 200 3310) between 12 June and 3 September 2023. The helpline will re-open on 4 September this year so taxpayers will be able to speak to an adviser prior to the deadlines for...

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