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HMRC issues tax credit tips

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5th Jul 2012
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With less than one month left for people to renew claims for tax credits, HMRC has issued tips for claimants.

People have until 31 July to renew their claims - or their payments could stop. 

Tax credit renewal tips

  1. If you don't get your pack by 30 June, contact the tax credit helpline
  2. Renew your tax credits claim as quickly as possible. The sooner you do, the sooner HMRC’s tax credit office can work out your payments for the coming tax year
  3. You only need to contact HMRC if you receive an annual declaration form as well as an “annual review” notice
  4. You don't need to contact HMRC if you receive only an “annual review” notice (as your claim will be renewed automatically), unless your personal circumstances have changed
  5. Check all the information in the renewal pack, making sure all the changes reported in the last year are included. If something isn’t right, contact the tax credit office

Alison McDonald, director, benefits and credits at HMRC, said: “The sooner you renew, the sooner we can check your payments are right. You should check your details carefully as any errors you make now could mean you receive less money.”

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