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Published on 25 May 2022

Do you need help with tax credits?

HMRC recently started sending out tax credit renewal packs. If you need help with your renewal or have questions about your tax credits, this article explains the different ways of contacting HMRC. It also tells you how to complete your renewal or report changes of circumstances for tax credits. ...

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Published on 25 May 2022

Jeopardy of double tax risk for SEISS claimants

Many self-employed, and partners in partnerships, claimed the fourth and fifth Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants during the last tax year.1 LITRG is reminding SEISS claimants that these grant payments are taxable income and need to be included on their 2021/22 Self Asse...

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Published on 20 May 2022

Fourth and fifth SEISS grants and your tax return

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants were paid to many self-employed individuals and partners in partnerships during the coronavirus pandemic. These grants need to be included on your tax return as they are subject to income tax and self-employed National Insurance contributions. ...

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Published on 5 May 2022

Scottish student loan repayments and your tax return

Scottish student loan borrowers may be making repayments under ‘Plan 4’ from the 2021/22 tax year onwards. This article explains who falls under Plan 4 and how the loan repayments are calculated. It also covers what student loan information you need to put on your tax return and where you can find f...

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Published on 28 April 2022

Daily penalties for late 2020/21 tax returns

From 1 May 2022, HMRC will charge you daily penalties of £10 if you have not yet submitted your 2020/21 Self Assessment tax return (assuming the return was not issued late). Unless HMRC agree to cancel the need for a tax return, you should send it in as soon as possible – online, rather than on pape...

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