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Published on 1 August 2022

LITRG warns workers of tax and benefits hit from fuel top up money

Some employers are starting to pay or reimburse employee business mileage at more than the HMRC ‘approved’ amount because petrol and diesel prices are soaring. But the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) cautions employees that they may not see the full benefit.

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Published on 25 July 2022

Cost of Living Support Measures

The government has introduced various measures to assist with the cost of living crisis. This article briefly explains what these measures are and what this means for your tax and benefits.

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Published on 23 June 2022

Tax refunds – taxpayers need better protection

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has welcomed a consultation issued today by HMRC which aims to find ways to protect taxpayers from unacceptable behaviour by some Repayment Agents. However, LITRG is concerned that any action could take time to materialise, and taxpayers could lose out in ...

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Published on 20 July 2022

How tips are taxed

Whether you are a waiter or a taxi driver, if you get tips (even cash tips), you cannot just put them in your pocket or bank account and be done with it! Here we explain how tips are taxed and tell you how to stay on the right side of HMRC.

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