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Tax credits

If money’s tight, you may be entitled to some extra help through tax credits. Lots of people entitled to Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit don't claim – make sure you're not one of them.

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Can help put a little extra money in your purse

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Next Steps

  • Use the Turn2Us calculator to work out what benefits and grants you're entitled to, or call their helpline on 0808 802 2000
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By Danny Sherwood and David Samson

Updated on 13-Feb-2018

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