The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has responded to a technical consultation on draft legislation, draft notices and guidance in respect of a measure to improve the quality and consistency of data HMRC receive on interest income.
Clause 252 and Schedule 22 enable HMRC to obtain data from third-party data holders on an ongoing basis. Our briefing highlights the need for safeguards and appropriate processes for challenging and correcting data.
The CIOT and LITRG have responded to the consultation on the future of council tax in Scotland published jointly by the Scottish government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA).
Clause 10 extends the freeze of the personal allowance and basic rate income tax band for a further three years until 2030/31. Our briefing raises concerns about the impact of the freeze on people with low incomes, who face a real reduction in their net disposable income.
The government is taking steps to reform HMRC’s bulk data gathering powers and safeguards. The draft Finance Bill legislation focuses on improvements to the reporting of financial account information and card sales data. The aim of the reforms is to ensure HMRC receive the right data, of the right ...
The government is introducing a requirement for tax advisers who interact with HMRC on behalf of clients to register with HMRC and meet minimum standards from 1 April 2026. LITRG has commented on the draft legislation, focusing on points of relevance to low-income unrepresented taxpayers who may be ...