Working Tax Credit
What you'll get
You get a basic amount and extra (known as 鈥榚lements鈥�) on top of this.
How much you get depends on things like your circumstances and your income.
The basic amount is up to 拢2,435 a year.
| Element | Amount |
|---|---|
| You鈥檙e a couple applying together | Up to 拢2,500 a year |
| You鈥檙e a single parent | Up to 拢2,500 a year |
| You work at least 30 hours a week | Up to 拢1,015 a year |
| You have a disability | Up to 拢3,935 a year |
| You have a severe disability | Up to 拢1,705 a year (usually on top of the disability payment) |
| You pay for approved childcare that takes place in-person (not online) | Up to 拢122.50 (1 child) or 拢210 (2 or more children) a week |
Your tax credits could go up or down if your income or circumstances change. Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to find out more.
How you鈥檙e paid
Money is paid directly into your bank or building society account, every week or 4 weeks.
You must choose one account if you鈥檙e a couple.
Usually, you鈥檙e paid from the date of your claim up to the end of the tax year (5 April).
If your circumstances change
Your tax credits can go up or down if your family or work life change if you start a new job, you鈥檙e laid off work or your partner dies.
You must report these changes to HMRC.