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Tax credits

 
Tax Credits is a system of support for families and people in full-time, low paid work.

If you or your partner are in low paid work for at least 16 hours a week you may get Working Tax Credit. You do not need to have children to qualify.

If you have children under 20, you may be able to claim Child Tax Credit. You can claim this whether you work or not.

If you claim Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, you must claim Child Tax Credit for your children. Income Support and Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance only includes money for adults.

If you already get Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance and still receive additions for your children, you do not have to claim Child Tax Credit - you will automatically be transferred onto the new system at a future date.

Tax credit renewal

Most tax credit claims have to be renewed by contacting HM Revenues and Customs and providing up-to-date information.

Overpaid tax credits?

If HM Revenue and Customs paid you too much tax credit last year, the amount will usually be recovered by reducing your award this year.

Further information

You can contact our Welfare Rights Service for advice on Tax Credits.

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