[vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31669″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Tax Homepage” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citizensadvice.org.uk%2Fdebt-and-money%2Ftax%2F||target:%20_blank” button_block=”true”][vc_column_text]This page links to information about income tax, self-assessment, pay\u00a0as you earn, and tax refunds.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31792″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Tax – gov.uk” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fbrowse%2Ftax||target:%20_blank” button_block=”true”][vc_column_text]This page links to information about capital gains tax, income tax, inheritance tax, national insurance, self assessment and VAT.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”32075″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Choosing an accountant or tax adviser” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Ftaxaid.org.uk%2Fguides%2Ftaxpayers%2Fchoosing-an-accountant-or-tax-adviser||target:%20_blank” button_block=”true”][vc_column_text]If you need help with a tax problem and your income is above \u00a320k per year, you may need to hire a professional tax adviser.<\/p>\n
This page provides information about things to consider when choosing a tax adviser and links the search pages of the main professional bodies.<\/p>\n
Note – there are a number of guides in the boxes below that may help you resolve your tax problem yourself and you can also make use of the HMRC taxes helpline.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”32067″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”HMRC Taxes Helplines” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Forganisations%2Fhm-revenue-customs||target:%20_blank” button_block=”true”][vc_column_text]Income Tax:<\/strong> 0300\u00a0200 3300 Mon-Fri 8am-8pm; Sat 8am-4pm & Sun 9am-5pm<\/p>\n Calls cost up to 10p per minute from a landline & between 3p and 40p per minute from a mobile \u2013 if you have inclusive minutes, it\u2019s the same as calling a normal landline.<\/p>\n Tax Credits:\u00a0<\/strong>0345 300 3900<\/p>\n Mon-Fri 8am-8pm; Sat 8am-4pm & Sun 9am-5pm<\/p>\n Calls cost up to 9p per minute from a landline & between 3p and 40p per minute from mobiles \u2013 if you have inclusive minutes, it\u2019s the same as calling a landline.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”32076″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Tax Help for Older People” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.taxvol.org.uk%2Fabout-tax%2F||target:%20_blank” button_block=”true”][vc_column_text]Tax Help for Older People is a charity service from Tax Volunteers that provides free, independent and expert advice and help for older people on lower incomes (\u00a320k gross per annum or less).<\/p>\n T:<\/strong> 01308 448006<\/p>\n Calls cost up to 13p per minute from a landline & between 3p and 55p per minute from a mobile \u2013 if you have inclusive minutes, it\u2019s the same as calling a normal landline.<\/p>\n E:<\/strong> taxvol@taxvol.org.uk<\/p>\n A:<\/strong>\u00a0Unit 10, Pineapple Business Park,\u00a0Salway Ash,\u00a0Bridport,\u00a0Dorset\u00a0DT6 5DB<\/p>\n Guides<\/strong><\/p>\n A guide to taxation at bereavement<\/a>s<\/a><\/p>\n Tax Health Check for Older People<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”32075″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Tax Aid” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Ftaxaid.org.uk%2Fguides%2Ftaxpayers||target:%20_blank” button_block=”true”][vc_column_text]TaxAid is a charity that helps people on low incomes when they get into difficulties with their tax affairs.<\/p>\n TaxAid runs a national helpline, and provides face-to-face services in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Newcastle upon Tyne. They also give advice via email<\/a>. These services are available to people who earn \u00a320k per year or less.<\/strong><\/p>\n T:\u00a0<\/strong>0345 120 3779 Calls cost up to 9p per minute from a landline & between 3p and 40p per minute from mobiles \u2013 if you have inclusive minutes, it\u2019s the same as calling a landline.<\/p>\n Guides<\/strong><\/p>\n Help with your Tax Return The following tax guides are available on their website:<\/p>\n Tax basics [vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":6614,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"left-sidebar-template.php","meta":{"protect_children":false},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nSelf-assessment:<\/strong>\u00a00300 200 3310
\nNational Insurance (employees)<\/strong>: 0300 200 3500
\nNational Insurance (self-employed):<\/strong> 0300 200 3505
\nRegistering as self-employed:<\/strong> 0300 200 3504<\/p>\n
\nMon-Fri 10am-12noon<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Problems paying your tax?
\n<\/a>Tax Guide for Employees
\n<\/a>Undeclared income
\n<\/a>Choosing an accountant or tax adviser<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”32078″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Low Incomes Tax Reform Group” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.litrg.org.uk%2Ftax-guides||target:%20_blank” button_block=”true”][vc_column_text]LITRG is a charity providing comprehensive, up-to-date primary source of information and guidance for taxpayers, tax credit claimants and their advisers on tax, national insurance contributions and tax credits.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Employed
\n<\/a>Self-employment
\n<\/a>Pensioners and tax
\n<\/a>Bereavement and tax
\n<\/a>Migrants and tax
\n<\/a>Disabled people and carers
\n<\/a>Help for employees
\n<\/a>Help for employers
\n<\/a>Independent living
\n<\/a>Caring for someone
\n<\/a>VAT reliefs for disabled and older people
\n<\/a>Trusts for disabled people
\n<\/a>Apprenticeships
\n<\/a>Help towards the costs of childcare<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31770″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Council Tax Rates” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.watford.gov.uk%2Finfo%2F20008%2Fcouncil_tax%2F825%2Fcouncil_tax_charges_2018-19%2F1||target:%20_blank” button_block=”true”][vc_column_text]This page on the Watford Borough Council website shows the council tax charges for 2018\/19 and links to the ‘Check your council tax band’ tool on gov.uk<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31669″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Council Tax” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citizensadvice.org.uk%2Fhousing%2Fcouncil-tax%2Fcouncil-tax%2F||target:%20_blank” button_block=”true”][vc_column_text]Information about who has to pay council tax, reductions and discounts, arrears, and appeals.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"