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Updated on 6 April 2026

Employer-supported childcare

Some employers offer employer-supported childcare to help towards the costs of qualifying childcare. It is up to your employer whether they decide to offer employer-supported childcare or not. There are three types of employer-supported childcare. 

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Updated on 6 April 2026

Calculating the transitional element

The tax credits system closed from 5 April 2025. Most tax credit claimants were invited to claim universal credit or pension credit before 5 April 2025. Those who received a migration notice or tax credit closure notice, may have qualified for transitional protection which can lead to an extra ...

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Updated on 18 May 2026

Contacting HMRC about 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 need to contact HMRC to discuss your 2024/25 tax credits award, ongoing appeals and debt ...

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Updated on 6 April 2026

Tax credits complaints

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 wish to make a formal complaint about an earlier tax credit award or things that have ...

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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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