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Updated on 4 August 2026

Volunteering in tax

There a number of tax-related volunteering opportunities available. This page outlines some of the opportunities available with links to more information. 

Updated on 4 August 2026

Our staff

Meet the LITRG staff below. We are supported by the Chartered Institute of Taxation’s external relations team – see our Media centre. 

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Updated on 4 August 2026

Who we are

LITRG is an initiative of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, which is an educational charity. Since 1998, LITRG has been working to improve the policy and processes of the tax, and associated welfare systems, for the benefit of those who are least able to pay for professional advice. We are ...

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Updated on 18 December 2020

It is not too late to make a loan charge spreading election

The loan charge originally required taxpayers, who choose to do so, to make a spreading election by 30 September 2020. HMRC has now announced that it will automatically allow any late spreading elections received on or before 31 December 2020. Now is the time to check if you will benefit from a ...

Updated on 24 November 2020

Tax campaigners urge HMRC to address loan charge filing barriers

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has welcomed HMRC’s decision to allow late loan charge spreading elections, but has warned of other barriers stopping people from meeting their loan charge obligations. HMRC must address these barriers to break the impasse, says LITRG.

Updated on 12 November 2020

Your options if you missed the 30 September loan charge deadline

30 September was the deadline by which those affected by the loan charge had to either agree a settlement with HMRC or report the loan charge on their tax return and pay the tax due (or arrange a payment plan). If you missed the deadline, all is not necessarily lost but you should seek help quickly.Last month, we issued a press release calling on HMRC to use their powers to treat certain people ...

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