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Tax careers – your future?
Find out about exciting career opportunities in the world of tax and how to get started.

Tax for student money advisers
How you can help students with tax issues: guidance and training materials for advisers.

  • Tax essentials
  • Working
  • Volunteering and training
  • Tax credits and benefits
  • Tax refunds
  • Types of student
  • Going abroad
  • Other income
  • Student loans

Where can I get help?

⚠️ Please note that sometimes links from this website will go directly to our main Low Incomes Tax Reform Group’s (LITRG) website.

In addition, the following websites may help:

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG), who maintain this website, also has a main website which contains more information on subjects such as working, tax refunds, understanding the tax system. The useful links page lists more websites which may help you, including a section for students.

NASMA (National Association of Student Money Advisers) is recognised as the leading authority on student advice and funding.

The Uni Guide provides an independent source of information and advice for anyone considering higher education.

NUS (National Union of Students) is a voluntary membership organisation which represents more than 95% of all higher and further education student unions.

UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) is the national advisory body serving the interests of international students and those who work with them.

Student Loans Company is the government organisation that provides loans and grants to students in universities and colleges in the UK.

GOV.UK has information on apprenticeships throughout England.

For apprenticeships if you live outside England, see the following links:

  • Northern Ireland
  • Scotland
  • Wales

The Chartered Institute of Taxation is the leading professional body in the UK for advisers dealing with all aspects of taxation. There is information on their website to help you find a professional tax adviser and how you can study for a tax qualification.

MyBnk is a charity with a mission to bring financial education and enterprise to life for young people, aged 7-25. They offer classroom led activities, lesson plans, resources and energisers and also web content covering topics such as saving and budgeting, jargon busting and enterprise.

Tax essentials

  • Introduction to the tax system
  • How do I work out my tax?
  • What income is taxable?
  • What tax allowances am I entitled to?
  • What tax rates apply to me?
  • How is my tax collected?
  • Do I need to complete a tax return?
  • How do I claim tax back?
  • What is National Insurance?
  • How do I get a National Insurance number?
  • What is devolution?
  • What is Scottish income tax?
  • What is Welsh income tax?
  • Do I have to join a pension scheme?
  • Where can I get help?
  • Do students have to pay council tax?
  • Digital services – dealing with your tax and tax credits online
  • What to do when things go wrong?
  • Jargon buster (an easy-to-understand A-Z glossary)

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