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tax credits help

when we renew our tax credits do we have to give the over time income too or just basic

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  • HappyMJ
    HappyMJ Posts: 21,115 Forumite
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    when we renew our tax credits do we have to give the over time income too or just basic
    All earned income over the tax year must be included so yes that includes overtime and bonuses.
    :footie:
    :p Regular savers earn 6% interest (HSBC, First Direct, M&S) :p Loans cost 2.9% per year (Nationwide) = FREE money. :p
  • mummylynz87
    mummylynz87 Posts: 32 Forumite
    oh thats poo lol thanks
  • HappyMJ
    HappyMJ Posts: 21,115 Forumite
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    oh thats poo lol thanks
    You could tell the HMRC as soon as the overtime stops so that you get more in tax credits.
    :footie:
    :p Regular savers earn 6% interest (HSBC, First Direct, M&S) :p Loans cost 2.9% per year (Nationwide) = FREE money. :p
  • mummylynz87
    mummylynz87 Posts: 32 Forumite
    its not continues over time just happens jan to april really thanks for your help
  • mummylynz87
    mummylynz87 Posts: 32 Forumite
    ive jsut done the benefit calculator on this site and it says ill be entitled to more tax credits than last year even tho my partner has earned 11000 more than last year (16500 this tax year) does this sound right
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