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Updated on 7 February 2023

Help! My PAYE code has recently been changed to a K code

We have recently heard about individuals who have had their tax code changed - to a K code - to collect a tax return late filing penalty debt. This has severely affected their take-home pay. In this article we tell you what to do if this has happened to you.

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Updated on 19 December 2022

SEISS claimants – have you received a letter from HMRC?

The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants were available to help support eligible sole-traders and partners in partnerships during the coronavirus pandemic.HMRC are checking that individuals who claimed the fourth and/or fifth SEISS grants were eligible to do so. The aim of the ...

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Updated on 15 December 2022

Help available for the self-employed when completing tax returns

Are you one of the many self-employed people intending to complete your online Self Assessment tax return over the festive period? If you are worried about doing this, then read on to find out about the helpful guidance available on our website. Many sole-traders and partners will be completing ...

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Updated on 8 December 2022

Claiming benefits if you are behind on your taxes

Some workers, especially those delivering goods or takeaways in the gig economy, may be struggling to earn enough money. If options for other work are limited, benefits can be a lifeline. But what if you are behind on your taxes? Does this mean you can’t claim benefits?

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Updated on 21 February 2023

Have you been affected by Tax Credits Ltd?

For some time, LITRG have been raising concerns about certain tax refund companies with HMRC, around deeds or letters of assignment. Earlier this year we were contacted by several taxpayers who claimed refunds through one company – Tax Credits Limited (TCL). These taxpayers seemed unaware that a ...

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