When an individual is working towards debt reduction and, ultimately, debt elimination it is important to make sure any benefits he or she is entitled to claim are not overlooked. Often an extra monthly benefit payment can make all the difference to a monthly budget; in some cases, this extra income can be the start of finding permanent debt solutions.Tax credits are payments from the government that many people are entitled to, but which are often overlooked by those who are unaware that they are eligible to claim them. There are two different types of tax credit, which can be summarised as follows:Working Tax Credit – The Working Tax Credit is only paid to people who work; it is based on the number of paid hours worked. It applies to both employed and self-employed workers. ...