Child Tax Credit
New baby? You could be entitled to additional money
 Congratulations
on your new arrival. Did you realise that this addition to your family
could entitle you to claim Child Tax Credit, in addition to Child Benefit?
If not, then read on to find out how much money you could get. The extra
income will be paid directly to the person who is mainly responsible for
looking after your new child.
If you are already claiming Child Tax Credit, then the information below
will show you how much more money your family could be entitled to - see
the chart below.
Am I eligible?
- You are entitled to Child Tax Credit if your income (or if you have
a partner, your joint income) is less than £58,000 a year (£66,000
if there is at least one child who is less than a year old)
- You may be entitled to extra money in the first year of your child's
life for childcare costs
- If you are already claiming tax credits for one child, a second child
means that you could be entitled to more money
- If you are working you may be eligible for Working Tax Credit, including
help with childcare costs
- Already claiming Income Support or Income-Based Jobseeker's Allowance?
Then you don't need to do anything now - we will pay all the money owed
to you through your income support or income-based Jobseeker's Allowance.
Already receiving tax credits
If you are already receiving tax credits, HM Revenue and Customs have
calculated the amount from the details you gave them about your family
and household income. So if any of your details change, the amount of
money you're entitled to may change too - you could get even more. That's
why it's very important that you let them know immediately your new baby
arrives or if anything else changes. Don't miss out, make sure you claim
what you're entitled to by phoning 0845
300 3900 If you live in Great Britain or 0845
603 2000 If you live in Northern Ireland.
 Jill
and Michael Skinner have been married now for ten years and have one
child. Now Jill is pregnant with their second child and wants to become
a full-time mum. The Skinners are already receiving Child Tax Credit
and they assumed that, with Michael earning £25,000 a year they
wouldn't be entitled to anything further. They were delighted to discover
they will receive an additional £755 for the first year of the
baby's life. |
See how much your family could get
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Household Annual Income (£)
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0
|
5000
|
10000
|
15000
|
20000
|
25000
|
30000
|
 Families
with one child (under 1 year old) |
2860
|
6170
|
5085
|
3235
|
1385
|
1095
|
1095
|
 Families
with two children (one under 1 year old) |
4625
|
7935
|
6850
|
5000
|
3150
|
1300
|
1095
|
 Families
with three children (one under 1 year old) |
6390
|
9705
|
8615
|
6765
|
4915
|
3065
|
1215
|
|
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Household Annual Income (£)
|
|
35000
|
40000
|
45000
|
50000
|
55000
|
60000
|
65000
|
| Families
with one child (under 1 year old) |
1095
|
1095
|
1095
|
1095
|
760
|
425
|
95
|
| Families
with two children (one under 1 year old) |
1095
|
1095
|
1095
|
1095
|
760
|
425
|
95
|
| Families
with three children (one under 1 year old) |
1095
|
1095
|
1095
|
1095
|
760
|
425
|
95
|
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If you pay for registered or approved childcare
you could get extra money.
1 Includes child and family premiums for
Income Support/Jobseekers Allowance paid at Child Tax Credit rates
for the period 2005/06-2006/07.
2 Those with incomes of £5000 per year are assumed to work
part-time (working between 16 and 30 hours per week). In families
with income of £8000 per year or more, at least one adult is assumed
to be working 30 hours or more per week.
General notes: Additional elements may also be available
to families with a disabled worker or disabled child or someone
aged 50 or over, returning to work after a period of unemployment.
Families with children over one year old would be entitled to
slightly less than shown here. All figures are annual and are
rounded down to the nearest £5.
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For more information contact HR Revenue and Customs now
Simply contact HM Revenue and Customs to see if you are eligible for
tax credits and to request a claim pack. Or if you are already claiming
and have any questions regarding your claim don't hesitate to get in touch.
By phone
The helpline numbers are shown below. There are also numbers for people
with speech or hearing difficulties who use a textphone.
If you live in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
Phone 0845 300 3900
Textphone 0845 300 3909
The tax credits Helpline is open from 8am to 8pm, every day including
weekends (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Easter
Sunday.)
 By
post
You can wirte to HM Revenue and Customs at the address below
HM Revenue & Customs
Tax Credit Office
PRESTON
PR1 0SB
You will need to quote your National Insurance number and your partner's
if you claim jointly.
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