THE 41,600 people who receive tax credits in Wiltshire are being reminded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to renew early before the July 31 deadline to avoid a last minute rush.

HMRC has begun sending tax credits renewal packs to about 5.8 million households. The packs are sent out between April and June.

Claimants need to tell HMRC about any changes to their circumstances that they haven’t already reported, including changes to working hours, childcare costs, and income, or if a partner has moved in.