The tax credits system closed on 5 April 2025, so no tax credit awards will continue after that date. Most people will have been invited to claim either universal credit or pension credit. Some people may still need to finalise their 2024/25 tax credit claim after 6 April 2025 and this page ...

Because of the ‘Tipping Act’, which came into force on 1 October 2024, more workers may now receive tips or receive them in different ways. Here we remind you that tips are taxable income and point you to the guidance on our website that explains what this means for you. 

HMRC have identified a new VAT email scam which encourages people to scan a QR code.

Child tax credit can be claimed for a child or qualifying young person. There are specific rules and age limits which cover claiming child tax credit for children once they turn 16. There is more information about the general rules for child tax credit on our child tax credit page.

From 6 April 2017, a two child limit policy was introduced to child tax credit which limits the amount of child tax credit awards. This page explains how the policy works and the exceptions.