Child tax credit is paid by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to support families with children. It is paid independently of child benefit and is payable whether you are working or not.

Working tax credit is paid by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to support people who work and are on a low income. It does not matter whether you are an employee or self-employed. 

The loan charge date of 5 April 2019 is drawing ever closer. If you reach a ‘settlement’ with HMRC before this date, then the loan charge will not apply. But you may be hearing or reading things that are stopping you from contacting HMRC about settlement and you may be confused about what to do for ...

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is urging low-paid workers affected by the 2019 loan charge to consider contacting HMRC about the option to settle – before they lose the chance.

HMRC are taking action (the April 2019 ‘loan charge’) against certain loan arrangements (‘disguised remuneration’ schemes) that were designed to avoid tax, leaving many workers with potentially huge bills to pay. HMRC appreciate that not everyone entered into these arrangements knowingly to avoid ...