Payments and entitlement

Tax credits payments

When to expect your first payment, bank holiday payment dates, bank accounts, proof of tax credit payments

Find out how much you're likely to get, checking your award notice, how tax credits are worked out

Tax credits if you're coming off benefits, how benefits can affect tax credits, other help you might qualify for and more

Tips and advice on dealing with winter issues

There’s a free service that can talk you through all the facts, in confidence, about child maintenance, whatever your circumstances.

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