This briefing highlights a number of issues that we have identified with HMRC’s approach to tax credit compliance investigations, particularly those cases where HMRC believe a single claimant is in fact part of a couple and therefore claiming incorrectly. We understand HMRC have a duty to ensure ...
While LITRG do not generally comment on rates or levels of taxation or of welfare benefits, and we do not make any representations here about whether it is right in principle to limit support provided by the tax credits and universal credit systems in the way indicated, we do think that if the ...
In written evidence to the House of Commons Work and Pensions Select Committee, LITRG draws on its experience of representing the interests of the digitally excluded population and of the very smallest businesses in consultations with HMRC.
The LITRG has published an agenda for making the tax system fairer and easier to use for taxpayers on low incomes.
The LITRG has responded to six consultations focusing on specific groups or specific elements of HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) reforms. We have responded to the following consultations: Bringing business tax into the digital age; Simplifying tax for unincorporated businesses; Simplified cash ...
The Savings (Government Contributions) Bill 2016-17 outlines two new savings schemes – the Lifetime ISA and Help to Save accounts. The LITRG welcomes attempts by the Government to incentivise individuals to save both for their short and long term financial security, but points out that there still ...