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Tax credits help

Hi, can someone help me. My tax credit was stopped last year cause I earned to much. On monday 7th april I got £7.41 tax credit into my bank account. Since the new tax year started on 6th april, does this mean I am getting tax credits again?

I did the tax credit calculator and it said I am entitled to £902.15 tax credit until april 2015. So does anyone know how much that means I will be getting a week? I've calculated it to around £18.70 per week? Is that right?

I don't get this tax credits thing, 3years ago it said I was entitled to £1,900 but I was getting £50 a week which was more than £1,900 a year.

All help appreciated.

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  • TMO
    TMO Posts: 91 Forumite
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    Depends on your circumstances if it's right or not.

    What was your 13/14 income and what would you expect it to be for 14/15?

    It looks like my income is £10880 for 13/14 cause I cut my hours at work to 30 and that is a set wage, will probably be the same 14/15 cause I don't see myself changing my hours.
  • TMO
    TMO Posts: 91 Forumite
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    Have you reported those changes to tax credits?

    I would say based on that, the calculator is accurate

    I've received no letter or anything from them. So was surprised that I am getting tax credits again.

    So i'll be getting around £18.90 a week?

    Do I need to ring them or anything? I haven't even received a letter about my tax, don't we normally have to do a tax return or is it automatic?
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