Child Tax Credit supports families with children. Working Tax Credit is for working people on a low income and is based on the hours you work and get paid for, or expect to get paid for. You can claim whether you’re an employee or a self-employed person. Unpaid work doesn’t count for Working Tax Credit.
What is the maximum income for Child Tax Credit UK?
There’s no set limit for income because it depends on your circumstances (and those of your partner). For example, £18,000 for a couple without children or £13,100 for a single person without children – but it can be higher if you have children, pay for approved childcare or one of you is disabled.
Is it possible to claim child tax credit?
You may be able to claim child tax credit to top up your income. Raising a child is hard at the best of times. But if you’re unemployed or on a low income, it’s even more of a struggle. Luckily, you can claim Child Tax Credit to top up your income and help you keep up with the costs.
What is the maximum amount you can get for child tax credit?
Child tax credit is made up of a number of different payments called ‘elements’. How much you can get depends on your income, the number of children you have, and whether any of your children are disabled. To get the maximum amount of child tax credit, your annual income will need to be less than £16,105 in the 2019-20 tax year.
Is the Child Tax Credit replaced by Universal Credit?
Child Tax Credit has been replaced by Universal Credit for most people. You can only make a new claim for Child Tax Credit if you get the severe disability premium or got it in the past month and are still eligible for it.
What are the different elements of child tax credit?
Tax credit is made up of a number of different ‘elements’ or payments. You may be eligible for just the family element and child element or for a few different elements, depending on your family circumstances. The table below shows the different child tax credit elements and the maximum amount each element is worth in the 2019-20 tax year.
