Tax credits top-up
The Cost of Living support package has been designed to help over 8 million households in receipt of mean tested benefits. The details for Cost of Living Payments due in the 2023-24 tax year were published earlier this year and have recently been
Tax credits renewal deadline reminder
The 31 July 2023 is the final day for families and individuals that receive tax credits to tell HMRC about any changes in their circumstances or income and to renew their tax credit application. As in previous years, there is likely to be a
HMRC tax credits scam warning
Fraudsters often try to take advantage of the 31 July deadline for submitting tax credits renewal information.
The fraudulent emails, texts or calls claim to be from HMRC and often promise money back in the form of a tax rebate together with a
Reminder to look out for tax credit renewal packs
HMRC is currently sending the annual tax credit renewal packs to some 1.5 million tax credit claimants and is encouraging recipients to renew their tax credits claim online. HMRC started writing to taxpayers on 2 May and expects all packs to be with
Scotland’s increased social security benefits
There has been a 10.1% increase in twelve Scottish government grants that are delivered through Social Security Scotland. Seven of these benefits are only available North of the border.
The Scottish Social Security Minister said the
Reminder to look out for tax credit renewal packs
HMRC is currently sending the annual tax credit renewal packs to some 2.1 million tax credit claimants and is encouraging recipients to renew their tax credits claim online. HMRC started writing to taxpayers at the end of April and expects all packs
Tax credits renewal deadline reminder
The 31 July 2021 is the reporting deadline for families and individuals that receive tax credits. By this date they will need to tell HMRC about any changes to their circumstances or income and to renew their tax credit application. As in previous