Tax Credits Estimating

You can provide an estimate of your income on your renewal forms, but you should get your estimate as accurate as possible.  If your estimate is too low, the Tax Credit Office may pay you too much and then you’ll have to pay it back. If your estimate is too high, then you may not receive everything you are entitled to.

If you have estimated your income, put an ‘x’ in the estimated income box of your tax credits claim form or Annual Declaration form.

Once you have prepared your tax return, you can then provide the Tax Credit Office with your actual figures and this must be done no later than the forthcoming 31^st January.

You should also be aware that the deadline for your tax credit renewal was 31^st July, so I would encourage you to get these figures over to the Tax Credit Office as soon as possible. Otherwise, your payments could stop and you could be asked to make a repayment of some of the tax credits you have already received.

If you would like assistance with completing your accounts or your tax credit renewal forms, please feel free to contact your local TaxAssist Accountant.

Date published 5 Dec 2012

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