Tax shouldn’t have to be taxing

Helping students manage tax better and develop good financial habits is the focus of a new Student Tax Advice campaign launched today by Revenue and Customs.

The campaign will be promoted with a student tax awareness week which runs from 3-10 March 2008.

"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,” said Jane Frost, Director of HMRC Individuals Customer Unit. "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.”

NUS advises you to visit www.studenttaxadvice.org.uk to find out the basics about tax and get further information.

Ama Uzowuru, Vice President Welfare at the NUS, said: “We’re delighted to be working with HMRC to help students find the right advice whenever and wherever they need it.”

As part of the week’s activity new print student tax information materials are being distributed on campus; a student tax refund calculator is available on Facebook and the following tax information films are on youtube. A leaflet is also available.