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Tax credit overpayments - repaying tax credits, repayment methods, what to do if you cannot repay
Tax credits ended on 5 April 2025. No more payments will be made. You’ll…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will send you a letter called a ‘notice to…
You can ask to repay what you owe over a longer period of time if you’re…
After you start getting Universal Credit you’ll get a letter from HM…
If you get a ‘notice to pay’ you must repay HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)…
Why tax credits go up, down or stop - changes to your family or work life you need to report such as a change of address.
Tax credits - appeals, appeal form, how to make a complaint.
You can be overpaid tax credits even if you told HM Revenue and Customs…
Call HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you think your tax credits are…
You can complain about things like unreasonable delays or the way you’ve…
What to do now that tax credits have ended: what your 'annual review' letter is, checking your details
Tax credits guidance and forms, including childcare costs, payment dates, overpayments and reporting changes.
How tax credits affect your benefits including Child Benefit and Housing Benefit
Find out what income you need to include when working out your tax credits.
Use working sheet TC825 to help you work out your income for tax credits purposes.
Deal with the Tax Credit office for someone else - authorisation, TC689 authorisation form, appointees, if your child has a baby
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