Campaigners urge families to return tax credit renewal forms

Campaigners today issued a reminder to families receiving tax credits that they should return their renewal forms by next Thursday’s deadline.

The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) said families should make sure they are getting what they’re entitled to and warned that HM Revenue & Customs could stop payments if forms were not returned by the 31 August deadline.

CPAG’s Chief Executive Kate Green:

“This year’s deadline is a month earlier than it used to be, so we’re concerned that families may have forgotten or not yet got round to filling in their renewal form. It’s really important that the forms are returned by 31 August otherwise the payments that many parents rely on could be stopped.

“It’s also vital that people check they are getting what they are entitled to and report any changes to their circumstances. Anybody who is unsure about what they need to do should call the tax credits helpline on 0845 300 3900 or contact their local advice centre.

“We would be extremely concerned if the earlier cut-off point means that families miss out on what’s rightfully theirs and so we will be keeping a close eye on this year’s renewal figures.”

For further information from CPAG please contact:
Alex Belardinelli
CPAG Press Officer
Tel. 020 7812 5216 or 07816 909302
abelardinelli@cpag.org.uk