It’s easy to renew your tax credits online, according to Stockport accountancy firm, IN Accountancy. HMRC are urging people to renew their claim well before the 31 July deadline and the online method is the easiest way to do it.
Renewal packs
HMRC send out renewal packs between April and June. They have made improvements to the online renewal service and recommend that claimants renew as soon as they receive their renewal pack.
Improved online service
The online service can now accommodate all changes in circumstances (working hours, childcare costs or income) which affect the amount of someone’s entitlement.
Nick Lodge, HMRC’s Director General, Benefits and Credits, said:
‘Our online service means that you can renew at any time of the day or night, and on any device, without having to call us. Online help can also answer most queries you may have and a web chat facility will be available to support people renewing online. We urge everyone who can to go online.
Our customers should check their details and renew early to ensure they get the right money. The sooner people renew their claim, the sooner we can check payments are correct, meaning we avoid paying too little money, or too much, which claimants then have to pay back.’
This year, claimants renewing online will be able to access further information, including viewing their next payment, through their own online Personal Tax Account.
