In today's hectic world, raising a child is often demanding, especially if funding is tight. Kids are always going to need something, whether it's new clothes or materials for a school project. Figuring out how to find enough money can be impossible at times. However, there are government benefits available to low income and struggling households which will help lighten the anxiety in these situations.



One such benefit entitlement is the Child Tax Credit, which was created and intended to assist families and caregivers of university students and school age children to assure that the children can get everything they need. This is particularly helpful to low income households who have children under the age of 16 or a young person still enrolled in school full-time..

The Child Tax Credit is based upon the amount of children in your family and also considers the total household income. Additionally with getting an overall tax credit, you can claim a specified amount ofchild benefit for every child who lives in your house. The children do not have to be related to you, but you do have to be the primary carer and the children must reside in your home.

Claiming the Child Tax Credit is really very simple. When you apply initially, you are going to have to order a claim pack. You'll also need to provide confirmation of who you are, which can easily be done by providing your national insurance number. Once you're approved, your Child Tax Credit can be renewed by phone or postal service. This is done each year and you'll be notified when it is time to renew. It is critical that you remember to report any modifications in your situation such as even the slightest changes in family size and income. If you do not report changes, you might wind up having to pay back the tax credits you have received.

You can receive Child Tax Credits in several ways. You can either receive the child allowance weekly or monthly, and it can be deposited into any bank account that you wish. Children's Tax Credits needs to be transferred to the main caretaker's account and can come in the form of a cheque, which is mailed to the address that you listed on your application. This child benefit may be claimed in addition to the Working Tax Credit, a benefit entitlement if you or your spouse are working.

If you are not approved these benefits, or do not agree with the calculation of your tax credit, you have to right to appeal a tax credit decision. This has to be done within 30 days of your denial notification.