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Appeal an HMRC decision on a benefit or credit: Form SSCS5

Use this form to appeal a decision made by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about tax credits and other benefits. See the list of benefits in the form or guidance.

From:
HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published
28 March 2018
Last updated
5 March 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Notice of appeal against a decision of HM Revenue and Customs (SSCS5)

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How to appeal against a decision made by HM Revenue and Customs (SSCS5A)

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Details

You can use this form to appeal a decision made by HMRC about:

  • tax credits
  • child benefit
  • guardian’s allowance
  • tax-free childcare 
  • 30 hours’ free childcare
  • guaranteed minimum pension
  • home responsibilities protection
  • national insurance credits 

Before completing the form please read the guide How to appeal against a decision made by HM Customs and Revenue (SSCS5A).

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Updates to this page

Published 28 March 2018
Last updated 5 March 2024 + show all updates

  1. Added notes about mandatory reconsideration not applying to tax credits appeals

  2. Added Welsh SSCS5A

  3. Created a Welsh version of the page

  4. First published.

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