The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is an initiative of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) (Registered Charity Number 1037771).

LITRG is part 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. 

The tax credits system closed on 5 April 2025, so no tax credit awards will continue after that date. Most people will have been invited to claim either universal credit or pension credit. Some people may still need to finalise their 2024/25 tax credit claim after 6 April 2025 and this page ...

Because of the ‘Tipping Act’, which came into force on 1 October 2024, more workers may now receive tips or receive them in different ways. Here we remind you that tips are taxable income and point you to the guidance on our website that explains what this means for you. 

HMRC have identified a new VAT email scam which encourages people to scan a QR code.