The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has clarified the eligibility criteria for people claiming Tax Credits who are due to receive the first part of the £650 means-tested cost of living payment next month. Over one million people claiming Working Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit will receive a one-off payment for £326 in September.
Those who receive Tax Credits from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) along with a qualifying benefit from the DWP should have received their money in July. The upcoming payment is for those only in receipt of the benefits delivered by HMRC.
To help people understand the eligibility criteria more clearly, DWP has updated the official cost of living factsheet on GOV.UK. This is to ensure all Tax Credits claimants are aware of not only the qualifying period over April and May, but also that they must have received an annual award of at least £26 from HMRC - or they will not get the £326 payment.
