6 articles tagged with Volunteering.
Magistrates are unpaid volunteers who can claim a Loss of Earnings Allowance and travel/subsistence expenses. How HMRC treats these payments, and how self-employed magistrates should record them, in 2026/27.
Most parish and town councillors are unpaid, but some receive a small allowance or Special Responsibility Payment. How HMRC treats these payments, and how they interact with a main job, in 2026/27.
RNLI lifeboat crew are unpaid volunteers, while HM Coastguard Rescue Officers receive taxable callout fees on top of volunteering. Here's exactly how each is treated for tax, mileage claims, and what to declare on a Self Assessment return.
School governors are unpaid volunteers who can claim expenses for travel, childcare and training. How HMRC treats these payments, and when a governor might need to register for Self Assessment, in 2026/27.
Special constables are unpaid volunteers, but many forces pay expenses and boot allowances. How HMRC treats these payments, and what happens if you have a full-time job as well, in 2026/27.
Lay members and panel members sitting on employment tribunals or other statutory panels are paid a daily fee, not a salary. How HMRC and HMCTS treat this fee income in 2026/27.