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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 6 April 2024

Children aged 16 and over

Child tax credit can be claimed for a child or qualifying young person. There are specific rules and age limits which cover claiming child tax credit for children once they turn 16. There is more information about the general rules for child tax credit on our child tax credit page.

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Updated on 6 April 2024

2 child limit

From 6 April 2017, a two child limit policy was introduced to child tax credit which limits the amount of child tax credit awards. This page explains how the policy works and the exceptions.

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Updated on 6 April 2024

Income disregards

Tax credits are worked out using yearly rates and yearly income figures. We explain how disregards work, which year’s income is used, what to do if the estimate is wrong and what to do when your income changes.

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