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Email Scam Warning in run-up to HMRC Tax Credits Deadline

Mark — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 09:00:14 +0000

HMRC have sent out warnings over a significant threat from new ‘phishing’ emails purporting to be from them. They are, in fact, scam emails which include links to replicas of the HMRC site and are designed to trick people into disclosing security-sensitive financial and personal information such as bank details, National Insurance numbers, credit card […]

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What 31 August means for Child Tax Credit (“CTC”) and Child Benefit

Mark — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 12:27:56 +0000

On 31 August, Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit (“CTC”) will cease for children, aged 16 at that date, who have left approved* education or training. However if they continue in approved training/education then these benefits may continue but only if the parent or claimant has told HMRC’s Child Benefit Office and/or Tax Credit Office […]

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Disability Living Allowance

Taxfile — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:30:00 +0000

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a tax-free benefit for people under 65, including children, who have normally care needs or encounter problems getting about. Disability living allowance (DLA) is paid at different rates depending on how your disability affects you. There are two types of disability living allowance:one is the care component and the other […]

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