Tax credit and pension credits

Advice and information on tax credits and pension credits

Working tax credit and child tax credit are administered by Her Majesties Revenues and Customs (HMRC)
It is financial support for families and for people in work
It replaces existing working families tax credits, disabled persons tax credit and the children's tax credit
You can request a form from the Inland Revenue or visit their web site
If you are receiving housing benefit or council tax benefit you will need to inform the benefits office if you receive one of the tax credits, because this may effect your benefit claim

The department for work and pensions introduced pension credits in October 2003
They replaced the minimum income guarantee (MIG)
They have continued to provide at least the same minimum income for people aged 60 and over
They have also provided a reward to those over 65 who have modest savings
Pension credit has also provided extra help for nearly half of all people aged 60 and over
This scheme affects people over 60 who receive housing benefit or council tax benefit

Last updated 04/04/2012