New online videos for tax credit claimants

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched a series of new online videos to help tax credit claimants through the annual renewal process.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Jun 2010, 15:01 BST
Updated 14th Jun 2010, 16:30 BST

Every year, claimants must renew their tax credit awards by 31 July, or their payments stop.

The interactive, bite-sized videos take viewers through the renewal process step-by-step, offering the chance to tailor the help to their own circumstances. The videos cover key areas such as checking the accuracy of the information in your renewals pack; notifying HMRC of any changes in circumstances not already reported and providing details of the previous year’s income.

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The videos are available, as well as other help and information on tax credit renewals, from the DirectGov website at direct.gov.uk/renewyourtaxcredits.

HMRC’s Director of Benefits and Credits, Steve Lamey, said, “These new videos are a great way of getting help and advice on renewing tax credits and they should be able to answer any questions you may have about the renewals process.

“Once you’ve received your pack, please don’t put it off – renew straight away. The sooner you renew, the sooner we can make sure you’re receiving the right money.”