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Tax Credits: Other Government research and reports

In addition to reports published by HMRC, other parts of the Government have also produced reports about the tax credits system.

Public Accounts Committee Reports

The Public Accounts Committee has produced several reports on the tax credits system.

Public Administration Select Committee

The Public Administration Select Committee has produced two reports in relation to the ‘Tax Credits – Putting it right’ report from the Ombudsman:

National Audit Office

The NAO have published specific reports on tax credits, most in the early years of the system. In addition, each year they publish a report into HMRC’s accounts which cover tax credits briefly. These annual reports can be found on the NAO website.

Last reviewed/updated 1 April 2025