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Can an NRP receive tax credits?
LovesDennys
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Can an NRP receive tax credits for two children who dont live with me?
Denny's Franchisee of the year (Best Restaurant) 1989-1991.
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no - only working tax credits if you meet the criteria, child benefit and child tax credits can only be paid to one parent and this will be the one that is classed as the primary carer0
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In a CS1 assessment, can I just ask a quick question? If NRP is the lower wage earner (NRPP earns more in their household than NRP) then are child tax credits (for their household) used as NRP income for assessment purposes? Or is it only the case if working element of child tax credits paid to NRP? I understand that Child tax credits can be used in protected element of assessment, but not sure if NRP is the lower earner in their household
Thanks, just a bit confused that's all!0 -
on CS1 only WTC can be taken into account( IF NRP is the higher earner) in the net income calculation. CTC and WTC is taken into account in the Protected income.
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Let me charify
Its CS1
No NRPP
I earn about £19000 give or take
Work 45 Hours a week mon-fri
I am paying full rate tax, plus CS1 30% plus 10% arrears and its killing me. I have an eviction order for September 20 and I just cant afford it. CSA just pass me from pillar to post and not interested.
I hear of other parents getting tax credits to help pay for their kids. I want to know if I can get them too. I dont mind if its paid to direct to PWC and counted as child support.Denny's Franchisee of the year (Best Restaurant) 1989-1991.0 -
LovesDennys wrote: »I hear of other parents getting tax credits to help pay for their kids. I want to know if I can get them too. I dont mind if its paid to direct to PWC and counted as child support.
It is likely (unless very high earners) that the PWC is already claiming and receiving tax credits for the children. Only one person can claim for each child0 -
Sorry, I forgot to mention, PWC is on income support and I dont think she can receive tax credits. I am the only working parent.Denny's Franchisee of the year (Best Restaurant) 1989-1991.0
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I believe you have to be the main carer of the child/children and working a minimum of approx 14 or so hours per week, as the PWC is not in employment but main carer of child/children I don't think you are eligible, but sure check with CTC enquiry line0
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If she's on income support it would be very unlikely that she wasn't claiming child tax credits. In fact id put money on it. She won't be claiming working tax credits as she isn't working ... but you cannot claim the working tax credits yourself instead. It doesn't work like that.
An NRP cannot claim tax credits unless the PWC let them claim the child benefit and then the tax credits in turn.
I really don't think there's anyway of looking at getting any help from the government towards the children as they don't live with you. Sorry.August GC 10th - 10th : £200 / £70.61
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Child Tax Credit, as I understand it, is only paid to the primary carer. Income Support is paid to the adult caring for the child but the Child Tax Credit effectively tops this up to the level the Government deems we need as a minimum to live on when we have children - as such, 'tax' is perhaps a misnomer in that you don't have to be working to receive it (I think!). Working Families Tax Credit is additional support towards the cost of childcare when the parents are working more than 16 hours a week between them OR the primary carer, if a single parent, works more than 16 hours. As a result, you would not be eligible - essentially you're asking the tax payer to pay your child maintenance (I appreciate your situation - I'm not being flippant).
That is my understanding, however. To make sure you've covered all angles, you would be wise to have a word with your local Citizen's Advice Bureau who could do your a benefits check to be sure you have everything that you should. You could also put your details through www.entitledto.co.uk although I don't know if it allows for the scenario you suggest where the child is living elsewhere -but it's worth a look.0 -
LovesDennys wrote: »I dont mind if its paid to direct to PWC and counted as child support.
No I bet you don't!!! Child support is your responsibility - no one elses!! Jeezo......:eek:0
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