Benefits - Child Tax Credit
What is it?
Child Tax Credit is paid to you if you are responsible for at
least one child or a qualifying young person/s. Child Tax
Credit is paid regardless of whether you work or not but the joint
income of the household has to be less than £60,000 per
year.
Who is eligible?
To qualify for Child Tax Credit the applicant must be over 16
and live in the United Kingdom. Couples have to make a joint
application for Tax Credits.
You can usually claim child tax credits for
- A new baby
- Any child who lives with you, until 31st August after their
16th birthday.
- Children under 20, if they are in full-time education or
approved training
If the child or children live with more than one person then
only one claim can made and you will need to decide on which person
should make the claim.
How much will I get?
The amount of Child Tax Credit received depends on a person’s
annual income.
How do I apply?
A claim pack can be obtained from:
- By Ringing the Tax Credits Help Line on 0845 300 3900
For more information on Child benefit visit http://www.direct.gov.uk/ or
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/index.htm