Tax Credit changes calculator

Disclaimer

This calculator provides a rough estimate of how the Government’s Tax Credit changes will affect different types of families. It shows approximate Tax Credit awards for different types of households in 2012/13 both before and after the Government’s changes and cuts.

But it does not provide an accurate assessment of actual household entitlements, as it only asks for basic information about family circumstances. To accurately understand your specific entitlements HMRC provide a comprehensive Tax Credit calculator on their website, and also run a helpdesk service. Please also note that changes in tax credit entitlement could affect other benefits (such as Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit) which this calculator does not include.

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Household circumstances:

Are you in work?
yes no
If you are on maternity or sick leave or are about to start work then you may be considered to be in work

Do you have a partner?
yes no

Is your partner in work?
yes no
If your partner is on maternity or sick leave or is about to start work then they may be considered to be in work

* How many hours a week do you work on average?

* How many hours a week does your partner work on average?

* How old are you?

* How old is your partner?

How many children do you have under the age of 16?
Please note that some children aged 16 are eligible for child tax credits depending on their specific date of birth. Some children aged over 16 are also eligible if, for example, they are in full-time non-advanced education or or approved training. Childcare tax credit can also be claimed for some disabled children aged between 16-17. This calculator does not take account of these entitlements. For further details on eligibility for children in these groups please see the HMRC website

Are any of your children aged 0-12 months old?
yes no

Are any of your children aged over 12 to 24 months old?
yes no

Do you pay any approved childcare providers to care for your children while you or your partner work?
yes no
HMRC provides a list of approved providers which includes registered childminders, nurseries, playschemes and out of hours clubs. Approved childcare does not include informal care provided by friends or relatives

£ On average, how much do you pay per week for childcare?

On average, how many weeks of the year do you pay for childcare for?

Do you have a disability that puts you at a disadvantage in getting a job as well as receiving (or have recently received) one of the qualifying disability or sickness benefits listed here
yes no

Do you receive the higher rate of the care component of DLA?
yes no

Does your partner have a disability that puts them at a disadvantage in getting a job as well as receiving (or have recently received) one of the qualifying disability or sickness benefits listed here
yes no

Does your partner receive the higher rate of the care component of DLA?
yes no

Are any of your children disabled?
yes no

How many children are disabled?

Do any of your children receive the higher rate of the care component of DLA?
yes no

How many of your children receive this rate?

Have you returned to work over the last 12 months after previously been claiming an out of work benefit or out of work National Insurance credits for 6 months?
yes no

Have you or your partner returned to work over the last 12 months after previously been claiming an out of work benefit or out of work National Insurance credits for 6 months?
yes no

Household income

£ What were your gross annual earnings last tax year? (If you think you will earn less this year, enter that figure instead. If you think your earnings will be more than last year by at least £10,000 enter your new figure minus £10,000).

£ What were your partner's gross annual earnings last tax year? (If your partner thinks they will earn less this year, enter that figure instead. If your partner things their earnings will be more than last year by at least £10,000 enter the new figure minus £10,000)

£What (if any) annual income do you or your partner have from other sources. Please only include pension or investment income that is over £300.

Note: This content is provided as general background information and should not be taken as legal advice or financial advice for your particular situation. Make sure to get individual advice on your case from your union, a source on our free help page or an independent financial advisor before taking any action.