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Tax Credits: Statutes - Original

In this section you will find original versions of the Tax Credit Act 2002 and other related acts.

These are original versions and do not show any amendments made since they were first introduced -

• Welfare Reform Act 2012

Explanatory notes

• Tax Credits Act 2002

Explanatory notes

• Social Security Act 1998

Here are some related Acts -

• Tribunal, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

• Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005

• Civil Partnership Act 2004

Updated 10 March 2013

Transition to Universal Credit

You can find all legislation relating to the transition of tax credits to Universal Credit in our transition to Universal Credit section. As well as finding the legislation, you will find commentary and guidance on the legislation.

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