Help with tax credits

Find out more about different types of tax credits.

Changes that affect your tax credits

Your tax credits can go up, down or stop if there are changes in your family or work life. You must report any changes to the Tax Credit Office.

Find out more about what can affect your tax credits.

Contact the Tax Credit Office

If you already claim Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit, you can report a change by contacting the Tax Credit Helpline or Tax Credit Office.

Contact HMRC about Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit.

Child Tax Credit

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

Find out more about claiming Child Tax Credit.

Renew your tax credits

Find out how to renew your tax credits.

Tax credits: working out your childcare costs

You can claim extra tax credits to help with your childcare costs if you're eligible.

Work out your childcare costs.

Working Tax Credit

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

Find out more about claiming Working Tax Credit.

Savings

You can also get help to save if you're on a low income.

Money Talk Team

The Money Talk Team service offers free money and debt advice.

The service can help you understand what you’re entitled to and ways to save money.

It can help you find out:

• what benefits and other financial support you may be entitled to
• how you can manage debt
• ways to save money on your outgoings

You can get more information on the Money Talk Team website or by calling 0800 028 1456. You can also visit your local Citizens Advice Scotland for in person support.