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Research into customers' experience of claiming the childcare element of Working Tax Credit, using 2009 panel study results.
Annual geographical estimates at Lower Super Output Area, Super Output Area and Data Zone of the number of families and children claiming Child Benefit on 31 August of the year of analysis.
Estimates of fraud and error saving resulting from new initiatives introduced during the period 2011/12 to 2014/15.
The Children in Low-Income Families Local Measure shows the proportion of children living in families in receipt of out-of-work (means-tested) benefits or in receipt of tax credits where their reported income is less than 60% of UK median income.
This briefing provides information about how overpayments may occur, how to avoid them and what to do if they have been overpaid.
Final estimates of total overpayments and underpayments across the benefit system in financial year 2010/11.
Final estimates of fraud and error levels in the benefit system in Great Britain in the financial year 2016/17.
Research into why some households who are eligible for tax credits do not make a claim.
This section contains summary geographical statistics for finalised awards for individuals and households claiming Working Tax Credits and/or Child Tax Credits.
This statistical notice is about changes to the fraud and error in the benefit system publication
Final estimates of total overpayments and underpayments across the benefit system in financial year 2014/15.
Statistical notice about changes to the fraud and error in the benefit system: financial year 2021 to 2022 estimates publication.
Use this factsheet if you provide childcare for parents claiming help through tax credits.
Annual report from the Commissioners for HMRC to the Treasury on tax credits under section 40 of the Tax Credits Act 2002.
This statistical release provides estimates of Income Tax, National Insurance contributions, tax credits and Child Benefit paid by and to European Economic Area nationals in the 2015 to 2016 tax year.
Guidance and forms for claiming or renewing tax credits. Including childcare costs, payment dates, leaving or coming to the UK, overpayments and reporting changes.
Research on reducing error and fraud and the transition to Universal Credit.
Annual Official Statistics on the number and proportion of children living in low income families.
Find out about the conditions you must meet to qualify for the disability element of Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.
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