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A few pages and the front cover of our new publication "Workplace pensions - a hidden problem"
Updated on 15 June 2026

Workplace pensions – a hidden problem.

We have published our latest position paper, setting out how confusion between net pay arrangements and relief at source pension contributions, might be impacting on employers, employees and the wider pensions and tax system. 

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Updated on 25 November 2009

Bereavement and the tax system

A report launched today at the House of Lords by LITRG, supported by research and data from the advice charity TaxHelp for Older People (TOP), suggests how bereavement could be better handled by government departments.

A number of people in blue t-shirts with the word 'VOLUNTEER' in white text on the front.
Updated on 1 May 2009

Bureaucracy, expenses and the low-income volunteer

In its latest report, LITRG shows how inconsistent is the tax and benefits treatment of volunteers’ expenses, and makes recommendations for a simple and coherent approach across Government.

A red paper with a tear in the centre, through the tear the word 'REFORM' can be seen in bold black text
Updated on 30 May 2007

Older people on low incomes -The case for tax reform

For too long pensioners on low incomes have been a low priority in the tax world of HMRC. The merger of the old Inland Revenue and Customs & Excise has focused on business tax to the detriment of the low-income pensioner. LITRG’s latest report ‘Older people on low incomes: the case for tax ...

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Updated on 30 January 2007

VAT and disabled people - the case for removing the barriers

A comprehensive report by the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is calling for HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to review the VAT reliefs given to disabled people. The report also focuses on the need for better administration of the reliefs to make them easier to obtain, and a re-think on VAT ...

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