LITRG suggests HMRC should focus on reducing tax credits errors – their own and those of claimants’ – as well as tackling fraud. Introduction The ... Continue Reading
The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group has issued a guide to enable taxpayers to check whether they have underpaid or overpaid tax in the 2012-13 tax year and take ... Continue Reading
The LITRG calls for Revenue Scotland to draw up a taxpayer’s charter that is enshrined in legislation, setting out the rights and obligations of taxpayers ... Continue Reading
Mark McLaughlin thinks HMRC deserves credit for its handling of the implementation of Real Time PAYE Reporting. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) issued a press ... Continue Reading
LITRG Chairman Anthony Thomas recently spoke at a seminar hosted by the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law on the subject of the rule of law in tax. Background The ... Continue Reading
After many years’ campaigning for HMRC helplines to be less costly for low-income callers, LITRG welcomes HMRC’s announcement that all four helplines ... Continue Reading
TW Ed picks holes in the PAC's concern over external tax experts advising HMRC. Well, I imagine you'd be disappointed if I were NOT to mention the Public ... Continue Reading
Mark McLaughlin thinks that the government should not introduce new legislation without consulting first. In the last few days or so, I've been having a ... Continue Reading
Mark McLaughlin CTA (Fellow) ATT TEP reports on an encouraging case of 'reasonable excuse' in the taxpayer’s favour. Introduction There are certain ... Continue Reading
Mark McLaughlin CTA (Fellow) ATT TEP reports on a recent case highlighting the importance of completing formalities for certain tax purposes. Introduction Running ... Continue Reading
