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Updated on 6 April 2026

HMRC tax credit checks

The tax credits system closed on 5 April 2025, so no tax credit awards continue after that date. Most people will have been invited to claim either universal credit or pension credit. However, HMRC may still check awards for 2024/25 and earlier tax credit years after 5 April 2025 to make sure they ...

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Updated on 6 April 2026

Tax credits overpayments

The tax credits system closed on 5 April 2025, so no tax credit awards continue after that date. Most people will have been invited to claim either universal credit or pension credit. However, HMRC may make changes to 2024/25 and earlier tax credit awards after 5 April 2025 which may mean you were ...

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Updated on 6 April 2026

Tax credits underpayments

The tax credits system closed on 5 April 2025, so no tax credit awards continue after that date. Most people will have been invited to claim either universal credit or pension credit. However, HMRC may make changes to 2024/25 and earlier tax credit awards after 5 April 2025 which may mean you were ...

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Updated on 6 April 2026

Appealing a tax credit decision

The tax credits system closed on 5 April 2025, so no tax credit awards continue after that date. Most people will have been invited to claim either universal credit or pension credit. This page explains what happens if you have an appeal outstanding. 

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Updated on 6 April 2026

Disability and tax credits

The tax credits system closed on 5 April 2025, so no tax credit awards continue after that date. Most people will have been invited to claim either universal credit or pension credit. However, you may still be entitled to tax credit disability element payments for 2024/25 and earlier years if you, ...

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Updated on 6 April 2026

Minimum income floor

The minimum income floor applies to some universal credit claims if you are self-employed. It does not apply in all cases. If the minimum income floor applies, you may be treated as earning a certain amount even if your actual earnings from self-employment are lower.

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