Billions went unclaimed last year. Here we explain how to avoid missing out. Are you missing out on money that is rightfully yours or have you forgotten to renew tax credits that you were paid last year? You could be entitled to tax credits if you earn up to £66,000 in certain circumstances.

If you are responsible for at least one child or young person who normally lives with you, you may qualify for, for example, the Child Tax Credit. But you don’t need to have children to qualify. For example if you are employed but are on low wages, you could be eligible for the Working Tax Credit. For those who are married, or living with a partner, they are required to make a joint claim for tax credits, single claims can only be made if you don’t have a spouse.