How to Qualify for Child Tax Credit

Child tax credit gives you extra money to support your children, in addition to child benefits. The following steps show how you can qualify.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

1. Qualify for child tax credit if you have to have a child or children under 16, between 16 and 17 and working less than 24 hors per week, or under 20 living at home and in full-time education.

2. You must be earning less than £58,000. If your household earns more than this you cannot qualify for child tax credit.

3. Be prepared to provide information to the HM revenue. This includes information about you and your partner's income and information about your children.

4. Phone the information line. The number is 0845 300 3900 and they will send you a claim pack. The lines are open 8am to 8pm.

Tips & Warnings

• You don't have to be a parent to claim, but you do have to be the child's guardian.

• Don't hold back information. This will only slow down your application.

Resources

• Child tax credit information