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Updated on 18 January 2023

Discovery assessments: Finance Bill briefing

Following the October 2021 Budget, the Finance (No. 2) Bill was published. LITRG has provided written evidence on the measure which changes when HMRC can issue a ‘discovery assessment’ (a way of collecting unpaid tax).

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Updated on 25 May 2022

Do you need help with tax credits?

HMRC recently started sending out tax credit renewal packs. If you need help with your renewal or have questions about your tax credits, this article explains the different ways of contacting HMRC. It also tells you how to complete your renewal or report changes of circumstances for tax credits.

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Updated on 25 May 2022

Jeopardy of double tax risk for SEISS claimants

Many self-employed, and partners in partnerships, claimed the fourth and fifth Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants during the last tax year.1 LITRG is reminding SEISS claimants that these grant payments are taxable income and need to be included on their 2021/22 Self ...

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Updated on 20 May 2022

Fourth and fifth SEISS grants and your tax return

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants were paid to many self-employed individuals and partners in partnerships during the coronavirus pandemic. These grants need to be included on your tax return as they are subject to income tax and self-employed National Insurance contributions.

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