Council tax in Scotland will remain ‘detached from reality’ unless ministers commit to a revaluation of properties to ensure they pay the correct amount of tax.

LITRG has responded to a consultation on a fairer council tax system for Scotland, published jointly by the Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA – on behalf of local government).

A new report by the body tasked with investigating complaints against HMRC is further evidence that the tax authority is ill-equipped to deal with the pressures on its services. 

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has published new guidance for taxpayers who might be considering using a tax refund company to help them obtain a tax refund.

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has welcomed the announcement¹ that repayment agents will be required to register with HMRC – a further step aimed at protecting taxpayers who use agents to help them claim tax refunds. However, LITRG has questioned how HMRC will enforce this ...

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) welcomes the government’s confirmation today that it intends to address an issue faced by some parents and guardians who have not claimed Child Benefit and may have missed out on future entitlement to a full state pension as a result.¹ However, ...