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....
The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has reacted to the announcement that HMRC are to close their telephone self assessment helpline for three months from 12 June 20231....
Although they are self-employed, Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) workers often have an amount deducted from their payments before they receive them. This is to cover their tax and National Insurance contributions (NIC). For many CIS workers the amount deducted will be too high, and they will be d...
Today, there are more gig workers than ever - with many now doing gig work as their primary source of income rather than a means of supplementing other income. Managing your tax position can be difficult at the best of times but we know that workers in the gig economy can find it extra challeng...
The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has published new guidance for taxpayers who might be considering using a tax refund company to help them obtain a tax refund....
We have recently been made aware of some cases involving people who have used a tax agent/refund company to claim tax refunds on their behalf, typically through the Self Assessment tax return process. HMRC have now asked the individuals to repay the refunds they received. Most of these claims relate...