Help with tax credits

jenchris83

I was just wondering whether, when i go on my smp can i still claim my childcare element of tax credits for my sons nursery??

camlo

I think my friend said her childcare costs were NOT paid while she was on maternity leave, perhaps as it is not deemed necessary for you to work?

nannytone_2

the childcare element is for childcare whilst youre at work. while youre home you dont need childcare.
if the child is 3 or 4 you will be entitled to 12 hours aweek as everyone is.

kurjam

jenchris83 wrote: »

I was just wondering whether, when i go on my smp can i still claim my childcare element of tax credits for my sons nursery??

when i was working for my employer i had to go onto smp through the jobcentre and yes you can still getthe childcare element of tax credits as you are still classed as working for tax credits purpose !!!
but if after it ends you do not return to work then it would stop !!

kurjam

You're on maternity, paternity or adoption leave
You can claim tax credits to help with childcare costs if immediately before you went on leave you were working 16 hours or more and any of the following apply:
- you get maternity allowance
- you're on ordinary maternity or adoption leave
- you're in the first 13 weeks of additional maternity or adoption leave

nannytone_2

just shows why the system is bleeding money lol
if you can still claim fotr childcare when youre not atcually working!

themonkeybutler

The cheek of some people baffles me.

craig_dufc

you'll still get your ccc paid
this is for the period your receiving SMP or MA, provided you were working 16+ hrs per week before going on maternity leave

if your off longer than 39 weeks you need to phone helpline to advise of this and they'll stop wtc and ccc until you return to work

jenchris83

Thanks for the helpful comments and the more unhelpful ones too!!

karenx

You also need to think about whether you are returning to work or not after your maternity leave is up if your employer is paying more than the SMP. As you may need to pay this back.