What's the difference

[gazlou]

Hello Everyone,

What is the difference between Family Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.
I'm very confussed. If anybody could explain it to me.

Thanks.

Gary

[KeithD]

What is the difference between Family Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.

The words 'Family' & 'Child'!

No need to thank me, glad to help.

[aug06_2006]

Hello Gary, my hubby tried to claim a working tax credit then unfortunately he was not allowed to claimed it bcoz of his income..but the good news we can recieve a child tax credit every 4 weeks and child benifit every mos.

[IainBusby]

Looking at the decision forms I have from them, it looks like they are 2 different elements of the same overall benefit and they are both calculated seperately and then added together for the same application.

I just read that back to myself and it sounds about as clear as mud, but it's about the best I can come up with.

[gazlou]

Thanks aug06 2006 & IainBusy,

I understand a bit better now.

Gary

[joebloggs]

i think you mean 'working tax credits' and 'child tax credits'.

If you work, but earn low wages, you may qualify for Working Tax Credit. i think you have to be earning like minimum wage to get this

while If you're responsible for at least one child or young person who normally lives with you, you may qualify for Child Tax Credit.

[jimeve]

i think you mean 'working tax credits' and 'child tax credits'.

If you work, but earn low wages, you may qualify for Working Tax Credit. i think you have to be earning like minimum wage to get this

while If you're responsible for at least one child or young person who normally lives with you, you may qualify for Child Tax Credit.

And tax credit, if you are over 50 and or disabled, you can claim.more dosh.

[walesrob]

i think you mean 'working tax credits' and 'child tax credits'.

If you work, but earn low wages, you may qualify for Working Tax Credit. i think you have to be earning like minimum wage to get this

while If you're responsible for at least one child or young person who normally lives with you, you may qualify for Child Tax Credit.

There is an online WTC and CTC calculator from HMRC here:

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/calcs/ccin.htm

Also this good online benefits calculator:

http://www.entitledto.com/