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MPs encouraged to probe value for money of tax reliefs

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) welcomes the Public Accounts Committee opening a new inquiry into the UK’s management of ‘tax expenditures’ tax reliefs.1

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LITRG press release: Government communication essential for bonus Coronavirus Carer’s payment

The Chartered Institute of Taxation’s Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s £230 bonus payment to carers and stressed that it is important to make sure that carers know this extra money is coming.

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Call to consider property tax refund extension to include lockdown purchases

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has said the Scottish Government should consider widening access to a temporary scheme extending the time available to claim a refund of its property tax surcharge to include transactions that have taken place during the Coronavirus lockdown.

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LITRG press release: Low Incomes Tax Reform Group expands COVID-19 tax and benefits guidance

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has added new material to its website expanding its tax and related benefit guidance relating to COVID-19.

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LITRG press release: Hat trick of wins for LITRG at tax awards

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has scored a hat trick at the 2020 Tolley’s Taxation Awards. The LITRG Team won the Best Specialist Team in a Public or Not for Profit Organisation award. LITRG Technical Officer Meredith McCammond won the Rising Star award and former LITRG Technical Director (and current volunteer) Robin Williamson MBE won the Lifetime Achievement prize.

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LITRG press release: COVID-19 grant warning for new limited companies

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is warning owners of newly formed limited companies that it is unlikely they are eligible for the Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant – even if HMRC contact them and the eligibility checker says they may qualify. This comes as HMRC contact people inviting them to check their eligibility and claim for the SEISS grant.

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LITRG press release: Concern that some self-employed risk missing out on Covid-19 cash

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) worries that some people who are eligible to apply for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant have not received correspondence from HMRC.

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LITRG press release: LITRG highlights savings opportunity for new universal credit claimants

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues and many are forced to turn to the welfare benefit system, the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) highlights to new universal credit claimants that they may have a window of opportunity to open a four-year Help to Save account – which pays a tax-free bonus of up to 50p per £1 saved.

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Businesses reminded about VAT help as deadline approaches

Businesses that wish to defer VAT return payments must ensure that they cancel their direct debit in good time for VAT returns that are due on Thursday 7 May, warns the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

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Call for clarity on second home tax charge refunds

Some house buyers could miss out on being able to claim a refund for a property tax charge if they have been unable to sell their old home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has said.

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