We are now inviting applications for the first Robin Williamson Grant. This year, a grant of £2,000 will be offered to fund research in relation to tax and the gig economy. We welcome applications from anyone with a strong interest in tax (for example someone who is studying tax or a related ...
From April 2024 some self-employed individuals (sole traders) and partnerships will be taxed on profits calculated over a different time period to their accounting year. This is because new ‘basis period reform’ rules are being introduced which mean all self-employment and partnership profits will ...
The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) are warning people on lower incomes of the potential risks when answering an advert to become a director of a company in exchange for a fee.
HMRC have recently announced that they will NOT be answering any telephone calls to their Self Assessment helpline (0300 200 3310) between 12 June and 3 September 2023. The helpline will re-open on 4 September this year so taxpayers will be able to speak to an adviser prior to the deadlines ...
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 reacted to proposals set out in a new consultation on umbrella companies, welcoming the strong options for tackling tax non-compliance which they say go a long way towards addressing their longstanding and serious worries about disguised remuneration.