CSLM10124 – FAQs: employers questions and answers: do I include tax credits as income?


Suggested answer

No. Tax credits are not treated as income for Student Loans purposes.

Only include income liable to Class I NICs.

HMRC action

None

Notes:

  1. The golden rule is 'If it is liable to NICs it is also liable to Student Loan deductions'
  2. This applies not only to what income should be included but also applies to queries concerning earnings periods. For more information see CSLM17055