More than 33,600 customers have successfully used the app to renew their tax credits claim so far this year, a 39 per cent increase on last year and the Tax Office said it is important that customers act now to renew their tax credits before the 31 July deadline to ensure their payments don’t stop.
The UK government has recently announced a Cost of Living Payment of £650, payable in two separate lump sums of £326 and £324, for households receiving certain benefits or tax credits, to help with the cost of living. If receiving tax credits only, they are eligible for each payment. HMRC will contact them and issue payments automatically, with the first being made by the autumn. Customers do not need to contact HMRC or apply for the payment.
HMRC is encouraging more customers to use the app that allows direct access to tax credits at the touch of a button.
Customers using the HMRC app can renew their tax credits, make changes to their claims, check their tax credits payments schedule, and find out how much they have earned for the year.
There are nearly 259,000 tax credits app users, who have used the app more than 10 million times in the last year to do things like check their payment dates and amount.
Customers can download the app at App Store or Google Play.
Customers can also renew their tax credits and manage their claims online on GOV.UK. Customers can log into GOV.UK to check on the progress of their renewal, be reassured it’s being processed and know when they’ll hear back from HMRC.
