How to claim

Tax credits end on 5 April 2025. No more payments will be made after that. You’ll be sent a letter if you are eligible for Universal Credit or Pension Credit instead.

You can only make a claim for Working Tax Credit if you already get Child Tax Credit.

If you get Child Tax Credit

To claim Working Tax Credit, update your existing tax credit claim.

Update your claim by reporting a change in your circumstances.

If you do not get Child Tax Credit

You cannot apply for Working Tax Credit.

You can apply for Universal Credit instead.

You might be able to apply for Pension Credit if you and your partner are State Pension age or over.