HMRC has warned that more than a million benefits claimants will need to take action or they will have their payments stopped this summer. Those who claim tax credits will receive a renewal pack from the government department between Tuesday, May 2 and Thursday, June 15.
They will then have until Monday 31 July to check their information is correct and notify HMRC of any changes to their circumstances. This could include changes to living arrangements, childcare, working hours, or income. If they don't let HMRC know, claimants could have their payments stopped for the 2023 to 2024 tax year.
Two types of renewal packs are to be sent out, which will dictate the action needed. One renewal pack, which has a red line across the first page and says ‘reply now’, will require customers to confirm their circumstances to renew their tax credits.
