Child tax credit is a benefit that the United Kingdom government pays to parents and guardians to help them with the costs of bringing up eligible children. The parent, guardian or applicant gets money for each child that qualifies for the benefit. Parents and guardians can apply for the tax credit whether they are working or not.
The costs of childcare are not covered under this tax credit. Parents who are working and on a low income can apply for the Working Tax Credit and use it to help offset the costs of childcare. The income of the applicant and circumstances affecting the child, such as disability, determine the amount that the parent or guardian can receive a tax credit.
Child Tax Credit Services
An applicant can receive family element, which is worth £545 per year, which is the basic amount, through this tax credit. In addition to the basic amount, the applicant can also receive other additional or extra amounts known as elements depending on a few circumstances. If the unique circumstances are considered, you could receive up to £2,780 for each child per year.
An applicant with a disabled child is entitled to up to a tax credit of up to £3,140 per child for each year. A child with a severe disability receives up to £2,780 on top of the child element as well as the normal disabled child element to which he is entitled. You get a tax credit for 1 child and an income of £25,000, 2 children and income of £35,000 or 3 children with £40,000 in income.
Contacting Child Tax Credit Customer Service
To get in touch with customer service for all questions and concerns that you have regarding Child Tax Credit, call 0345 300 3900. Through this helpline, you will find a claim form to fill and apply for the credit. Call this helpline number for assistance with any issue that you have with the tax credit. Call the helpline when your claim needs updating.
If you struggle with hearing and speech impairments, use the textphone service on 0345 300 3909. If you are outside the United Kingdom and want to raise a few complaints or seek customer service for assistance with a crucial matter regarding the tax credit, make the phone call to +44 2890 538 192.
Child Tax Credit Contact Tips
Customer service numbers are open between 8 am and 8 pm from, Monday to Friday, as well as 8, am to 4 pm on Saturday. Do not call the customer service at Child Tax Credit on Sundays or days such as Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year, since it will be closed and there will be nobody to receive the call or address your issue.
