LITRG reminds taxpayers who missed the Self-Assessment deadline of 31 January they may be able to avoid a penalty by claiming a ‘reasonable excuse’ ... Continue Reading
HMRC closed all their Enquiry Centres in 2014 but now offer a specialised service to help people struggling with filing their self-assessment returns by ... Continue Reading
HMRC’s telephone lines are often busy, especially in the run-up to ‘peak’ tax return filing time – 31 January. If you are struggling to ... Continue Reading
This week, we are delighted that James Bullock of Pinsent Masons has some sympathy for HMRC, dealing with the Tax Tribunal backlog, but reckons ... Continue Reading
LITRG warns that a new test to be applied to working tax credit (WTC) claimants who are self-employed is potentially discriminatory against disabled claimants. Introduction HMRC ... Continue Reading
LITRG welcomes the Autumn Statement announcement of an increase in the Carer’s Allowance earnings limit from April 2015, and that it will be easier to apply ... Continue Reading
LITRG considers the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn Statement: most economic indicators are improving, but the deficit – while lower than forecast ... Continue Reading
LITRG message to all those starting up a new business and would-be entrepreneurs – pay attention to your tax and accounting responsibilities. Background On ... Continue Reading
LITRG supports the recommendations of the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) on tax penalties and their administration by HMRC, finding some particular potential ... Continue Reading
LITRG recognises the potential benefits of tax devolution to Scotland but cautions that setting rates and thresholds of a devolved income tax must include consideration ... Continue Reading
