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Published on 19 January 2023

Just 12 days to Self-Assessment deadline

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is reminding taxpayers that the deadline for submitting most online 2021/22 Self-Assessment tax returns is less than two weeks away, on 31 January 20231. Unlike for the previous two years2, LITRG is not expecting HMRC to allow taxpa...

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Published on 17 January 2023

Only two weeks until 31 January Self Assessment deadline

The deadline for sending most online 2021/22 Self Assessment tax returns to HMRC, and for paying the related tax, is 31 January 2023. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, HMRC allowed taxpayers more time to file their tax return and pay the tax before charging penalties for the previous two years. Howev...

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Published on 12 January 2023

HMRC signal culture shift towards better consumer protection

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) have given a broad welcome to HMRC’s plans to tighten up the tax refund company market - but are urging them to translate these plans into reality as soon as possible for taxpayers who need to claim tax relief....

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Published on 11 January 2023

High income child benefit charge – relationship changes

If you move in with your partner, or if you separate, then your liability to the high income child benefit charge might be affected. We have recently updated our guidance to help you understand how the charge might be impacted by such a change in circumstances, and what to do when you are completing...

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Published on 9 January 2023

Hiring a carer? – 5 key things you must understand

Taking on a carer or personal assistant (PA), whether funded through government money, or privately, can provide you with independence, choice and control. However it also brings some responsibilities. To help you meet those responsibilities, this article briefly explains five key things you must...

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Published on 6 January 2023

Help! My PAYE code has recently been changed to a K code

We have recently heard about individuals who have had their tax code changed - to a K code - to collect a tax return late filing penalty debt. This has severely affected their take-home pay. In this article we tell you what to do if this has happened to you. ...

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