The DWP is currently in the process of moving people claiming legacy benefits onto Universal Credit, which includes those claiming Tax Credits - here's what you need to know
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced its intention to phase out the Tax Credit benefit as part of the transition to Universal Credit.
According to recent documents released by the DWP, an upcoming change will eliminate the option for individuals to renew their Tax Credit claims or switch between the two types of Tax Credits. This new rule, effective from next year, is set to completely end all Tax Credit claims by April 6, 2025. "Regulation 6A of the Universal Credit Regulations 2014 states that a person cannot make a claim to a Tax Credit. However, exceptions are provided in Regulation 6A for existing Tax Credit claimants to claim the other Tax Credit and for existing Tax Credit claimants to apply to renew their awards. These exceptions are now removed so there can be no more claims to a Tax Credit. This regulation does not come into force until 06/04/2025", reports the Mirror.
The list of six benefits set to be discontinued includes Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance , Income Support, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance , and Housing Benefit.
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