TCM1000287 - How to manually calculate a WTC only complex case where there hasn’t been a change of circumstances

Version 1.0

Changes to previous version - new guidance.

Step 1

Note: You must only follow this guidance if you are dealing with a WTC upfront complex case and calculating an award for WTC only whilst waiting for verification of the children from the European Member State.

To calculate the amount of upfront WTC

  • access the SEES ‘Tax Credits Entitlement Calculatorâ€�
  • select the relevant year from the options available in the ‘Yearâ€� field
  • enter the customer’s name in the ‘Claimant(s) Name(s)â€� field
  • select ‘Enter Details of Elements Awardedâ€�
  • when the message ‘Is this calculator being used to provide an estimate of entitlement to a customer?â€� displays, select ‘Noâ€�. You will be taken to the ‘Enter details of elements awarded belowâ€� screen
  • enter the effective date of the claim in the ‘Effective Date of Claim/CoCsâ€� field
  • enter the previous year (PY) income for the person living in the UK only in the ‘Latest Total PY Incomeâ€� field
  • select ‘Yesâ€� in the ‘Basicâ€� field
  • select ‘Yesâ€� in the â€�30 hourâ€� field
    Note: Don’t enter any other elements even if they’re shown on the claim.
  • select ‘Calcâ€� on the ‘Tax Credits Entitlement Calculatorâ€� toolbar. You have manually calculated a WTC only complex case where there has been no change of circumstances.