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<p>The Government is aware of fewer than five cases where a UK resident travelled
to Afghanistan and did not return to the UK within the 12-week time limit for temporary
absences from the UK as set out in the tax credits legislation.</p><p> </p><p>Under
the tax credits legislation, HMRC can only pay customers who are temporarily absent
from the UK for up to a maximum of 12 weeks. When the end of the relevant period has
been reached, claims are terminated, regardless of the circumstances.</p><p> </p><p>Where
a tax credit claim is terminated because the customer does not meet the conditions
for presence in the UK, the customer can apply for other means of support, such as
Universal Credit, on their return to the UK.</p>
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