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Benefits calculator

The main benefits that you may be entitled to relating to your new baby are Tax Credits. Don't be put off by the name, they're almost the exact opposite of Tax and consist of payments made to you by the Government to supplement your family income.

The calculator below provides you with a guide to the type and amount of new baby benefits that you could be entitled to (focusing mainly on Child Tax Credits and Child Benefit). All you have to do is answer a few quick questions.

Don't forget you are also entitled to Child Benefit payments regardless of your income level and in addition to Tax Credits.

About you and any paid work
Are you single or a couple?
How many hours do you work per week?
How many hours does your partner work per week?
Do you have a disability that puts you at a disadvantage getting a job?
Do you or your partner have a disability that puts you at a disadvantage getting a job?
Do you have a severe disability that puts you at a disadvantage getting a job?
Do you or your partner work and claim the highest rate component of disability living allowance or attendance allowance?

About your children
How many children do you have?
Are any of these children under the age of one?
How many children are blind or receiving disability living allowance?
How many children are getting the highest rate care component of disability living allowance?
For how many children do you pay for childcare?
On average how much do you spend each week on childcare?	£

About your income
What is your yearly household income before tax?	£

Based on the above you might be entitled to this much in tax credits each week:
Working tax credit excluding childcare element	£0
Working tax credit childcare element	£0
Child tax credit	£0
Total credits	£0

Based on the above, you might be entitled to this much in Child Benefit each week:
Child benefit	£20.30

Please remember, state benefits and tax credit rules are complicated. The amount shown above may in fact be more or less that you are actually entitled to depending on your personal circumstances. For more information on what you could be entitiled to, please refer to the rest of this section and follow the links to the appropriate authority.

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If you want to apply you will need to fill in a claim form available from HMRC, call the Tax Credit Helpline on 0845 300 3900 to get one (call charges may apply). They can also give you help filling it in.


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Helping you prepare financially for the little one on the way

Benefits calculator