Tax Help for Older People

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. (£20,000 gross per annum or less). Volunteer tax advisers are spread right across the United Kingdom. Most of them currently practising or retired tax professionals, including retired HM Revenue and Customs staff. These volunteers give their time and expertise free of charge because they recognise how difficult the tax system can be for older people who can’t afford professional advice and they want to use their skills to benefit the community. Simple questions can be answered over the telephone. For other problems, they arrange a face-to-face meeting with a volunteer adviser. For anyone unable to travel because of disability, they arrange a home visit. Advice is free, independent and confidential. Advice can be given on any personal tax matter, large or small. THfOP work closely with other voluntary and statutory bodies and organisations for older people's well-being.