Lisa shares this reminder from HMRC for the 16,000+ Islanders who rely on Tax Credits. Ed
The South East’s 462,200 tax credits claimants are urged to renew early and online, with four weeks left until the 31 July deadline.
More than 1.5 million people across the UK have renewed their tax credits already.
Renew onlnine
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced today that around 500,000 of those customers have chosen to renew their tax credits online. Around 750,000 renewed using the online service in the whole of last year’s tax credits renewal period.
There are four weeks to go until the deadline, by which time a total of 3.1 million people will have to renew their tax credits.
You must report changes
Claimants must tell HMRC about any changes to their circumstances that they haven’t already reported, including changes to working hours, childcare costs or income. These changes can be reported through GOV.UK or via the new HMRC app.
Renewing online is quick, convenient and easier than ever before. There is also a special team to support the most vulnerable customers who cannot go online. People who we know need special support are being contacted by our customer support teams.
Nick Lodge, HMRC’s Director General, Benefits and Credits, said:
“We are delighted that many people are choosing to renew online. The online service means that people can renew at any time of the day or night, without having to call us.
“Online help is there to support people and our webchat facility can also answer most queries you may have.”
Online help and information on renewing tax credits is available on GOV.UK and via HMRC’s customer service Twitter feed @HMRCcustomers. Support is also available on the tax credits helpline.
