Tax Credits

Tax Credits

2016-17

2015-16

Basic element – maximum

£1,960

£1,960

Childcare element 70% of eligible costs up to £175 per week for one child, £300 for two or more children.

Child Tax Credits

2016-17

2015-16

Child element per child – maximum

£2,780

£2,780

Family element

£545

£545

If only the child tax credit is claimed, the threshold is £16,105 pa.

 

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