Tax Credits
Tax Credits can help families with children or those who need help paying for childcare. Nine out of ten families with children are eligible for tax credits.
Child Tax Credit supports families with children and some 16 and 18-year-olds. You can claim whether or not you are in work. All families with children with an income of up to £58,000 a year (or up to £66,000 a year if there is a child under 1-year-old) can claim the credit in the same way.
Working Tax Credit supports working people on low incomes by topping up earnings. There is additional help for those who need to use childcare - this is call the childcare element.
The amount of working tax credit you get is based on your circumstances, for example how many hours you work and your income (or joint income if you are part of a couple).
The childcare element may provide additional support for those using registered or approved childcare. Depending upon your circumstances you may be able to claim up to £94.50 per week (for one child) or £140.00 per week (for two or more children) towards the cost of your childcare.
The childcare element is added to the amount of working tax credit you can get. Child tax credit and working tax credit do not affect child benefit payments which are paid separately.
How do I claim or get more information?
Go online at www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/taxcredits
If you meet the criteria you can make your claim online.
If you would like a claim pack sent to you or need further advice about tax credits, phone the Inland Revenue helpline on 0845 300 3900 or visit your local Inland Revenue enquiry centre.
Tel: 01922 703500
Tel: 0845 366 7815
If you need any help in accessing this service or to complete the forms, please contact us.
