TCM1000487 - How to check if payments are being made by the tax credits computer

Version 1.0

Changes to previous version - new guidance.

Step 1

If you are on the ‘Function Menu�, go to Step 2.

If you are already on the ‘Award Summary� screen

  • select ‘Navigateâ€� on the toolbar
  • select ‘View Household Accountâ€� from the options available. You will be taken to the ‘View Award Period Summary - Householdâ€� screen
  • select either the ‘Postingsâ€� or ‘Scheduleâ€� checkbox, as appropriate
  • return to the guidance you were previously following.

Step 2

On the ‘Function Menu�

  • select ‘Householdâ€� on the toolbar
  • select ‘View Accountâ€� from the options available. You will be taken to the ‘Key Entry Data - Applicantâ€� screen
  • enter the customer’s NINO
  • select the ‘Allâ€� checkbox
  • select either the ‘Postingsâ€� or ‘Scheduleâ€� checkbox, as appropriate
  • select ‘OKâ€�.

Note: A message may display stating you are denied access to that customer’s details. If this happens, follow the guidance in TCM0068160.

If the message ‘There are no awards for this individual� displays, no award and therefore payment has been made to the customer.

If the message ‘There are no awards for this individual� doesn’t display

  • an award and therefore payment has been made to the customer
  • go to Step 3.

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Step 3

If you are taken to the ‘Select Award� screen

  • select the relevant award
  • select ‘OKâ€�. You will be taken to the ‘View Award Period Summary - Householdâ€� screen
  • go to Step 4.

If you are taken straight to the ‘View Award Period Summary - Household� screen, go to Step 4.

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Step 4

On the ‘View Award Period Summary - Household� screen

  • select the appropriate tax year, for example ‘CYâ€�
  • select ‘OKâ€�. You will be taken to either the ‘View Award Period Postingsâ€� or the ‘Direct Payment Scheduleâ€� screen
  • return to the guidance you were previously following.