We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum. This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
Tax credits and childcare for 2 children

Dontknowanymore
Posts: 5,522 Forumite
Hi
I will soon be putting in a claim for WTC and childcare as my new job starts soon.
I beleive you can apply for help with childcare costs for up to £175 for one child or £300 for 2 children.
Turn 2 us just asks for one whole figure but as my eldest is in full.time school his childcare fees will only be around £40. Yet my youngests will be about £204. This is per week.
How to tax credis calculate this? Do.they use the total figure or do.they seperate the amounts?
I will soon be putting in a claim for WTC and childcare as my new job starts soon.
I beleive you can apply for help with childcare costs for up to £175 for one child or £300 for 2 children.
Turn 2 us just asks for one whole figure but as my eldest is in full.time school his childcare fees will only be around £40. Yet my youngests will be about £204. This is per week.
How to tax credis calculate this? Do.they use the total figure or do.they seperate the amounts?
0
Comments
-
Add together what it will cost you per week for both boys and stick that amount in. So yours would be £244 a week.
That's what I'd do anyway! xTank fly boss walk jam nitty gritty...0 -
This is what i done on turn2us.but wondered if tax credits would only use the £175 rule for the first.child meanig I could only claim for £215?0
-
You have to put how many children you get the childcare for though don't you, so if you say 2 children, they will use the higher amount, or they should do xTank fly boss walk jam nitty gritty...0
-
True. Tax credits ask for seperate figures tho. Just wanna make sure me sums are all right lol u know me. Overthink everything!0
-
Dontknowanymore wrote: »True. Tax credits ask for seperate figures tho. Just wanna make sure me sums are all right lol u know me. Overthink everything!
I'd just put in what you think is right. Don't forget, when you get your award letter, if anything is wrong on it, you can always ring them up to change things xTank fly boss walk jam nitty gritty...0 -
-
my post hasnt registered???0
-
Eh? I can see your reply to me saying thanks? xTank fly boss walk jam nitty gritty...0
-
-
Tank fly boss walk jam nitty gritty...0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 348.3K Banking & Borrowing
- 252.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 452.4K Spending & Discounts
- 240.9K Work, Benefits & Business
- 617.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 175.6K Life & Family
- 254.1K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards