LRD guides and handbook March 2013

State benefits and tax credits 2013

Chapter 4

How much can you get?

You could get a basic amount and extra on top of this (known as elements). How much you get depends on things like your income and circumstances (e.g. if your child is disabled). The basic “family” amount is up to £545 a year. There is no single limit for income because it depends on your circumstances (and those of your partner).

Child Tax Credit rates 2013-14

£ per year £ per week
Family element (frozen) £545 £10.45
Child or young person £2,720 £52.30
Disabled child £3,015 £57.98
Severely disabled child £1,220 £23.46

Childcare element of Working Tax Credit per week 2013-14

April 2013
Maximum eligible cost for one child £175
Maximum eligible cost for two or more children £300
Percentage of eligible costs covered 70%