New Birth - Child Tax Credit

KCJA1989

Hi,

My daughter was born last week. We registered her birth today and will phone Child Benefit later today to confirm the changes. 

Do I need to contact Child Tax Credit? As I understand it, as she is our third child, we will not receive any CTX for her. Could somebody please confirm this? Do we need to let them know regardless?

Many thanks. 

xylophone

https://www.workingfamilies.org.uk/articles/tax-credits-two-child-limit/ seems relevant?

calcotti

I would suggest it is sensible to tell them anyway.

mothertoben10

I would definitely inform them as once the eldest child reaches 18 then they are no longer counted but subsequent children are so you will still be able to claim for two children.

KCJA1989

Thanks for the comments.

I have updated this through my online account. Am I right in thinking that this does not trigger a move to Universal Credit?

poppy12345

KCJA1989 said:

Thanks for the comments.
 Am I right in thinking that this does not trigger a move to Universal Credit?

You are correct.

calcotti

PlumShaw said:

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Which has no relevance to people in the U.K.! I have reported the post.

tomtom256

calcotti said:

PlumShaw said:

Since we're on the subject of new births and tax credits, new and expecting parents should look into the new Qualified Birth and Adoption Distribution that went into effect January 1.  This really should only be used in emergencies, but since the unemployment rate is sky high, it's worth noting.  The basic concept is each new parent can withdraw up to $5,000 from their qualified retirement plans (401(k)/IRA) without IRS penalty after the birth or adoption to pay for expenses.  This is $5,000 each, $10,000 per couple, and applies to each child born or adopted.

Which has no relevance to people in the U.K.! I have reported the post.

Think he is trying to drum up business looking at his signature "Shawn Plummer
The Annuity Expert
shawn@annuityexpertadvice.com

www.annuityexpertadvice.com "

Maybe he would be better joining an American site?

k2020

Do they pay for child tax for a 3rd child if the 1st child was born before a certain date 

poppy12345

k2020 said:

Do they pay for child tax for a 3rd child if the 1st child was born before a certain date 

If you're no longer claiming for the 1st child because they are no longer in full time non advanced education then yes you can claim for the 3rd child.

k2020

No my child is still in school but was born before 2017 .when I look it up it says about children born Or after 6th April 2017 .but if one child is born before and 2 children born after surly you should get it for the 2nd child after that date .im confused how it works