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How are tax credits calculated?

Hi

I've recently started working (5th September) and received two separate tax credit payments (both working and chid) - they don't add up to the amount I have been awarded, does anyone know how they're calculated?

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  • zagfles
    zagfles Posts: 21,685 Forumite
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    It's probably an interim payment (which might be, say 5 days worth) rather than your regular payment. Have you had the award letter already or are you going on what they told you on the phone?
  • Haven't received a letter yet. Was told over the phone, but the payment was paid into my bank on a different day to my usual day (I've been receiving CTC but have just claimed WTC)
  • zagfles
    zagfles Posts: 21,685 Forumite
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    EleanorRig wrote: »
    Haven't received a letter yet. Was told over the phone, but the payment was paid into my bank on a different day to my usual day (I've been receiving CTC but have just claimed WTC)

    Yup - definitely an interim payment if it's not on the usual day. It won't be your regular payment.
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