HMRC aims to raise awareness of tax issues

This week is student tax aware week and as a part of the campaign, HMRC is using Facebook and YouTube to attract interest to their advice.

Amongst the topics covered, students need to know about their personal allowances, their tax code, how to deal with forms such as the P45, P60 and P38(S), how to work at more than one job, what national insurance can offer and the importance of notifying the tax office of term time and home addresses.

Jane Frost, director of the HMRC Individuals Customer Unit, said: "With three quarters of students working, it's vital they understand they have the same responsibilities as everyone else for their tax and national insurance.

"This campaign will make dealing with tax easier for students, from National Insurance to tax refunds. Getting into good financial habits now will serve them well in the future."

Ama Uzowuru, vice president of welfare at the national union of students (NUS), says: "We're delighted to be working with HMRC to help students find the right advice whenever and wherever they need it. We encourage students to log on to studenttaxadvice.org.uk and find out about tax."

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