Don't treat tax rebates as income for Universal Credit

If Universal Credit claimants are refunded tax due to over payments, this is treated as income for Universal Credit, leading to reduced payments. This can be a major factor in the ability of families to manage their finances, and we believe is detrimental.

This petition closed on 30 May 2024 with 36 signatures


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