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Published on 12 July 2022

Helping savers understand their pension choices – call for evidence

LITRG’s response to this call for evidence makes a brief but important point: all pension schemes must provide members with information on the wider financial impacts of pension choices so that individuals understand their net income position. Failure to understand tax and benefits consequences can ...

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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 22 June 2022

Low Pay Commission consultation 2022

We have responded to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) consultation 2022 looking at the impact of the minimum wage, the rates from 2023 and on enforcement and compliance issues.

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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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Published on 13 July 2022

Check the small print about the National Insurance changes this month

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is reminding millions of PAYE workers about changes to National Insurance thresholds on 6 July.Some universal credit workers may not see as much of the increase.LITRG is also encouraging small employers to check their payroll systems.​The Low Incomes Tax ...

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