Low Incomes Tax Reform Group
People on low incomes need their taxes to be as simple as possible. Our aim is to persuade politicians and those who administer the tax system to make the tax system easier and fairer for all, and to provide guidance for those who are unable to afford professional advice.
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Welcome to our website
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Self-employed and completing your 23/24 tax return?
Our free ‘Self-employment: A LITRG guide’ may help you complete your tax return. It is aimed at those who are self-employed or in a partnership. It will also be very helpful to voluntary sector advisers and other non-tax specialists who advise low-income self-employed individuals.
Download our free guide here
Don’t forget the 31 October deadline for paper tax returns
Time is running out if you need to submit your 2023/24 tax return on paper. If you have not yet received a paper tax return form in the post, then there is good news - you can now download and print the tax return directly from GOV.UK if needed. Our article explains more.
Read the full article here
Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT)
LITRG is part of the CIOT, the leading body in the UK for taxation professionals. The CIOT’s primary purpose is to promote education in taxation. One of its key aims is to achieve a more efficient and less complex tax system for all. CIOT is an entirely apolitical organisation.
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Received a 2022/23 tax return penalty but do not know why? Think: tax refund company
Two-tier system for HMRC penalties creates unfairness, say LITRG
Self assessment late filing penalties – improving fairness for unrepresented taxpayers
Got a loan charge bill that you can’t pay in one go? Use our case study to understand your options
Reporting Rules for Digital Platforms – messages for sellers
HMRC’s new evidence rules will help tackle exploitative refund companies
Budget representation 2024
The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is pleased to have the opportunity to make a budget representation 2024 in relation to the gig economy and OECD online platform reporting rules.
Finance and Public Administration Committee inquiry: Managing Scotland’s Public Finances: A Strategic Approach
The Finance and Public Administration Committee of the Scottish Parliament are carrying out their pre-budget scrutiny in respect of the Scottish Budget 2025-26. Their inquiry focuses on three key areas. The LITRG response focuses on the second of these, which relates to the Scottish Government’s ...
Draft legislation: The Penalties for Failure to Pay Tax (Assessments) Regulations 2024 - joint LITRG and CIOT response
Penalties for late payment of tax are being reformed. The new rules have applied to taxpayers in respect of VAT obligations since 1 January 2023 and to taxpayers voluntarily in scope of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment since 6 April 2024. LITRG and the CIOT have commented on ...
Feedback from our website users
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"I found your basic article on ‘what tax rates apply to me’ very useful. So refreshing to find accessible, readable copy on tax matters in place of the usual dense copy provided by HMRC and professional sources. I will use your site again. "
Self assessment late filing penalties – improving fairness for unrepresented taxpayers
We are pleased to publish our latest position paper, on self assessment late filing penalties.
Online Platforms – the changing landscape for the self-employed
We are pleased to publish our position paper setting out how the experience of the tax system for online traders can be improved following the increased use of online platforms such as eBay, Uber and Deliveroo.
Good guidance – the importance of effective guidance for unrepresented taxpayers
We are pleased to publish our latest report, looking at the importance of effective guidance for unrepresented taxpayers.
Resources
Tax and NIC rates and bands
Minimum wage, tax and benefits help for care workers
Self-employment: a guide
