Tax Credits

It has been announced that tax credits will end on 5 April 2025.

If you get Child Tax Credits or Working Tax Credits, you should have already received a migration notice.

You won’t be moved automatically, so it’s important to act quickly and follow the instructions in the letter, otherwise your benefits will stop.

You must claim Universal Credit by the deadline on the letter to keep getting financial support. If you get tax credits, your deadline day will be no later than 6 April 2025, even if that’s less than 3 months from the date on your notice.

If you have received a Migration Notice and would like advice or support, we can help. Please get in touch with your housing officer on 0141 560 6000 if you have any questions.

If you’re told your tax credits are ending and you’re over State Pension age

If you’ve reached State Pension age and get Child Tax Credits or Working Tax Credits, you might get a ‘tax credit closure notice’, telling you that your tax credits will end. You might be able to apply for Pension Credit instead if you’re not already getting it.

What are Tax Credits?

This benefit can be worth thousands each year but, unlike other benefits, must be renewed each year and can go up or down or stop altogether depending on your circumstances.

There are two types of Tax Credits:

Child Tax Credit: for people with children, whether working or not. Eligibility depends on how many children you have and the number of hours you work.
Working Tax Credit: for people who work but are on low income.

It's important to note that most people can no longer apply for Tax Credits. If you need support with your income and you are claiming for the first time or submitting a new claim after a period without Tax Credits, you will need to apply for Universal Credit.

If you are still receiving Tax Credits, you can continue to get them until your circumstances change or you're asked to move onto Universal Credit as part of 'Managed Migration', whichever happens first.

The amount you get depends on a number of factors including:

Your income
Whether you're single or in a couple. (Couples need to make joint claims based on household income.)
When your children were born
Your working hours
Whether you've a disability.