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Updated on 13 July 2022

Check the small print about the National Insurance changes this month

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is reminding millions of PAYE workers about changes to National Insurance thresholds on 6 July.Some universal credit workers may not see as much of the increase.LITRG is also encouraging small employers to check their payroll systems.​The Low Incomes Tax ...

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Updated on 21 September 2022

Tax refunds – taxpayers need better protection

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has welcomed a consultation issued today by HMRC which aims to find ways to protect taxpayers from unacceptable behaviour by some Repayment Agents. However, LITRG is concerned that any action could take time to materialise, and taxpayers could lose out in ...

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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 25 March 2022

Penalty looms for unpaid Self Assessment tax bills

LITRG is warning taxpayers who have not yet paid or agreed a payment plan with HMRC for their 2020/21 Self Assessment tax liability that they only have a week left to avoid a penalty. If any of the 2020/21 liability remains outstanding on 2 April 2022, taxpayers will be charged a penalty of five ...

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