Memorandum to the Treasury Select Committee from One Parent Families: Tax Credits

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October 2005 Tax credits now provide one of the main sources of financial support to lone parents. As at April 2005 there were 2.1 million single adults with children claiming tax credits.

We have a longstanding interest in the tax credits scheme and welcomed its introduction - it promised both a significant increase in the level of support to low-income families and a seamless system of support whether in or out of paid work.

However, there have since been substantial concerns about the delivery and administration of tax credits, and we believe that the operation of the system as it currently stands is in danger of frustrating the original aims of tax credits to tackle poverty and make work pay.

Recent research by the Department for Work and Pensions suggested that 'perceived inefficiency in the tax credits system acted as a disincentive for some in generating extra income through work.'

This memorandum discusses problems with the operation of the tax credit system, and the response to these problems from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Download the full memorandum in the PDF below.

Memorandum to Treasury Select Committee on Tax Credits (PDF 53KB)

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