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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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Call for more clarity and greater understanding around digital tax

The Digital Services Tax (DST) has come into effect this month with questions remaining about who will pay it and how much they will pay, says the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

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LITRG press release: Job Retention Scheme ‘whistle-blower’ service welcomed

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has welcomed HMRC’s announcement that the tax authority are setting up an online 'whistle-blower' service for workers to use to report employers who abuse the system.

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LITRG press release: Self-employed urged to meet new tax return deadline

Self-employed people yet to submit their 2018/19 self assessment tax return have until 23 April 2020 or risk missing-out on potential financial support from the Government during the COVID-19 outbreak, says the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG).

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Press release: The tax-free payment that can help with the cost of working from home

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is urging employers to consider supporting employees working from home because of the Coronavirus outbreak with a tax-free payment equivalent to over £300 per year to help with the costs of higher household bills.

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LITRG press release: LITRG publishes coronavirus guidance on tax and related benefits

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) of the Chartered Institute of Taxation has published a new section of its website bringing together all of the Group’s tax and related benefit guidance relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19). 

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