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How to start a tax credits claim, when to claim, joint claims, backdate a claim
Tax credits have been replaced by Universal Credit. You can only make a…
Apply as soon as you know you’re eligible so you get all the money you’re…
You can apply for tax credits as a single person, or as a couple (known as…
When you make a claim, your tax credits are usually backdated…
Usually, what you’re entitled to is based on your income for the last tax…
Put the number of hours you work in a normal week on your claim form. Add…
Update your details, find out how much you’ll get paid and tell HMRC about a change in your circumstances
Working Tax Credit - how much money you get, hours you need to work, eligibility, claim, tax credits when you stop work or go on leave
You can only make a claim for Working Tax Credit if you already get Child…
You get a basic amount and extra (known as ‘elements’) on top of this. How…
You can get Working Tax Credit for periods when you do not work. For…
Child Tax Credits if you're responsible for one child or more - how much you get, eligibility, claim tax credits
Tax credit overpayments - repaying tax credits, repayment methods, what to do if you cannot repay
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.
Contact details, webchat and helplines for enquiries with HMRC on tax, Self Assessment, Child Benefit or tax credits (including Welsh language services).
How to download and access the HMRC app on a mobile device to get information about your tax, National Insurance, tax credits and benefits.
Universal Credit is replacing 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income - eligibility, how to prepare.
Guidance and forms for claiming or renewing tax credits. Including childcare costs, payment dates, leaving or coming to the UK, overpayments and reporting changes.
Tax credits - appeals, appeal form, how to make a complaint.
Your tax credit payments - find out when they're due and early payment dates for bank holidays
Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
Checks into your tax credits - information you need to send, what happens to your claim, deadline for responding to the Tax Credit Office
Use the online form if HMRC has paid you too much tax credits and you think you should not have to pay it back.
How to renew your tax credits claim, including the application deadline, renewal pack and how long it takes
Sign into or set up a personal tax account to check and manage HMRC records, including Income Tax, change of address, Self Assessment and company car tax.
How tax credits affect your benefits including Child Benefit and Housing Benefit
Find out what income you need to include in your tax credits claim or renewal.
End your tax credits award when you start to claim Universal Credit - how to end tax credits, personal details, income and self-employed income
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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