I know this is off topic but I thought it might be important to some.

Millions of pounds are owed to UK parents and families.

The year before tax credits were introduced, there was a different allowance available which was very poorly publicised by the Inland Revenue, now HMRC. You can still claim this £529 - £1,048 allowance and this website has been setup to help you do so.
IMPORTANT: Claims must be submitted by the 31st January 2009 deadline.
You are eligible to claim £529 allowance if:

* You have a child born between 6th April 1986 and 5th April 2003.
* The child lived with you for all or part of 2002/2003.
* You worked and paid tax for all or part of 2002/2003.

LINKY

It's got to be worth a look.

Neil

Don't use the form on that website as they will take 10% of any costs, you the correct one from the government.


and by the way it's is true, send your form recoded delivery !!!

Any link to the proper government form please?

See last note regarding charge! 'Entitlements Agency will retain any interest and £94exc vat for processing/administration'
You can also claim by going direct and not paying a fee.

Just checked my tax code and I have already recieved it, damm!

Danny

Far too slow!!!

[Edited on 27/1/09 by DannyC]

Have you had it though?

Have a read of this (long) thread, it seems that a tax credit is different to a tax rebate, so you may still be elligible.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=291626&page=24

It seems some people who thought they weren't elligible still got it

I'm going to have a proper read tonight and get all my old paperwork out.

[Edited on 27/1/09 by balidey]

Take a look - there is an upper earnings limit...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/1676478.stm