The section is arranged to cater for the main groups of people, claimants and advisers. If you are a claimant, or are new to tax credits, then start on the 'Tax credits - the basics' page.

If you are familiar with tax credits and would like information on a specific point, then the 'understanding tax credits' page is for you. It contains detailed, accessible information about every aspect of tax credits. It is of use to claimants and advisers alike.

If you advise on tax credits then 'Tax credit advisers' update' has topical information and guidance that has been designed for you. Drawing on TaxAid's experience of working with and training other advice agencies we select and update information on aspects of the tax credit system that are of particular relevance and concern to advisers.

For information on the system that was operative before 6 April 2003, please search for 'Working Families Tax Credit'.