Explanatory Notes

Tax Credits Act 2002

2002 CHAPTER 21

8 July 2002

Commentary on Sections

Part 1: Tax Credits

Section 35: Offence of fraud

146.This section establishes that knowingly being concerned in fraudulent activity in connection with obtaining payments of tax credit is a criminal offence. The offence is punishable by six months imprisonment and/or the statutory maximum fine on summary conviction, or by seven years imprisonment and/or a fine on conviction on indictment.