Working FamiliesTax Credit - Childcare

[Le Chat]

I have 2 children aged 9 and 18months. My husband earns �35000 p.a. If I return to work, would we get any childcare allowance? The job I will be returning to pays only minimum wage, so I would be working for nothing or a minus amount if I have to use a nursery for childcare.

[miss_chase]

why don't you use the opportunity to stay at home with your babies? You probably won't get much help with childcare as �35000 is quite a lot for a household income. Does your work provide any support? What about part-time/evening work? Your employer has to consider flexible ways of working now.

Good luck - check your local council website too

[Mrs_Pegasus]

Hi There

I think the ceiling is a gross income of �55k but I would check this before quoting me!!

You will be entitled to the child tax credit which I think is �48 per month.  It really depends on the total amount of child care costs you would be paying.

FIrst of all try the Inland Revenue site, I think they have a quick calculator on there.

Another one to try is www.entitledto.co.uk

[smee.tracey]

call 0845 300 3900. The tax credit people are extremely helpful (in my experience) and will do their very best to help