HMRC’s customer online forums closed on the 30 June 2025, with HMRC suggesting people use other alternatives such as the digital assistant and webchat instead. Given issues with some of these alternatives, even more taxpayers are likely to turn to other forums or even AI like ChatGPT or Google’s ...
Recently, we have noticed a growing interest in so-called ‘grocery schemes’—programs pitched to employees, often lower-paid, as a way to save money on supermarket shopping through National Insurance savings. While these schemes may appear straightforward at first glance, a closer look reveals some ...
As more small employers take an interest in the financial wellbeing of their employees, we are aware that ‘solutions’ such as salary advance schemes are being heavily marketed. While they can sometimes provide helpful support to employees, employers need to be aware of the details before deciding ...
You may need your pay and tax details – sometimes called your employment history – for all sorts of reasons, including to do with your work, getting a loan or a mortgage, or for an immigration issue. Here we tell you how to get them.
The Chartered Institute of Taxation are delighted that Meredith McCammond, Technical Officer at CIOT’s Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG), has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 for services to vulnerable groups.
The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has urged taxpayers to check their online tax account after scammers attempted to defraud HMRC using individuals’ data and login details. The group is also reminding people of the importance of being vigilant and taking care of personal data.