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You can now Claim Child Benefit online

By Suzanne Newton, HMRC’s Interim Director General for Transformation

The joy of becoming a parent is like no other. How wonderful it is, you think, that I have created this perfect little human? But as that honeymoon glow fades and the well-wishers depart, you’re hit with the dawning realisation that you have no time for yourself and when will you ever be able to go to the loo in...

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Everything you need to know about Tax Credits

Tax credits provide 1.5 million working families with targeted financial support to help them stay in work and raise their families. With the deadline for renewing your Tax Credits fast approaching, Parenting Daily put a list of questions to the experts at HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to ensure you have the answers you need.

What are Tax Credits?

There are two types of Tax Credits:...

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HMRC issues scam warning to tax credits customers

HMRC has issued a warning to tax credits customers, who are renewing their tax credits claims, to be alert to scammers trying to steal their information.

Tax credit claimants should be on their guard against fraudsters, as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) warns of the latest tactics being employed by scammers.

HMRC has issued a new alert, providing details of a number of new scams...

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All you need is…Marriage Allowance

HMRC is reminding married couples and those in civil partnerships to sign up for Marriage Allowance this Valentine's Day and share their personal tax allowances.

From: HM Revenue & Customs

Published 11 February 2022

Married couples and people in civil partnerships could receive extra cash this Valentine’s Day as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) encourages those eligible to...

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HMRC urges shoppers to be aware of post-Brexit changes before key Christmas shopping dates

Top tips for shoppers to make sure they aren't hit with unexpected customs charges.

From HM Revenue & Customs

Published 26 November 2021

With Cyber Monday a few days away and Christmas Shopping in fully swing - HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging shoppers to consider some top tips before they start browsing online to ensure they’re not hit with unexpected customs...

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Self Assessment deadline countdown begins

There are 100 days to go until the deadline for online tax returns on 31 January 2022. Last year, 96% of customers completed their tax return online.

From: HM Revenue & Customs

Published 22 October 2021

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers that on Sunday 24 October, they have one week left to submit paper tax returns and 100 days to go for...

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Time is running out for tax credits and Child Benefit customers with Post Office card accounts

HMRC urges tax credits and Child Benefits customers with a Post Office card account to update HMRC with their new bank account details by 30 November 2021.

From: HM Revenue & Customs

Published 5 October 2021

From 1 December 2021, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will stop making payments of Child Benefit, Guardian’s Allowance and tax credits into Post Office card accounts...

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Working Tax Credit customers must report changes to working hours

HMRC is urging Working Tax Credit customers to check if they need to update their working hours if these have reduced as a result of coronavirus.

From: HM Revenue & Customs

During the pandemic, Working Tax Credit customers have not needed to tell HMRC about temporary short-term reductions in their working hours as a result of coronavirus - for example if they were working fewer...

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HMRC warns students of scams

HMRC is warning university students to be wary of potential scams, especially if they have a part-time job and are new to interacting with the department.

From: HM Revenue & Customs

Published 8 September 2021

University students taking part-time jobs are at increased risk of falling victim to scams, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning.

Higher...

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Thousands of teenagers missing out on Child Trust Fund cash

Teenagers are being urged by HMRC to check if they have a pot of money waiting for them in a Child Trust Fund.

From: HM Revenue & Customs , HM Treasury , and John Glen MP

Published 7 September 2021

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is today urging young people to check if they have a hidden pot of gold – in the shape of a Child Trust Fund (CTF).

It is now...

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