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What is it?
Tax credits are means-tested help for people who have dependent children or are working and on a low income.
There are two types of tax credit. Child Tax Credit is paid to families (lone parents or couples) with dependant children. Working Tax Credit is paid to working people whose earnings are low enough. Tax credits can also provide help with childcare costs. Tax credits are administered and paid together and there is one claim form.
Can I get it?
If you go through the calculator we will work out whether you are entitled to tax credits and how much you might be able to claim. To find out more about how the system works, including the difference between an ‘initial’ and a ‘final’ award, go to
how tax credits work.
If you are already receiving tax credits please note that you may be subject to an adjustment from previous years. This means that HM Revenue & Customs may be reducing your payments to compensate for overpayments in previous years. This affects about one third of tax credit recipients. The calculator does not take into account overpayments and underpayments - it works out your entitlement on the basis that previous tax credit awards were correct.
How do I claim?
Tax credits are administered by HM Revenue & Customs. You can make a claim or report a change of circumstance by calling the helpline on 0845 300 3900 or textphone 0845 300 3909. Lines are open every day from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm. If you have not already applied for tax credits your claim can only be back-dated three months.
If you are already claiming tax credits you need to renew your award annually. You may also need to tell HM Revenue & Customs about changes during the year - for more information see
changes of circumstance.
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