confused about child tax credit

[pinkfluffo]

I know the tax credit system goes on what was earnt in the previous tax year but how is this fair im confused. I had to fill out income for apr 07 to 08 tax year but in that tax year i earnt way more than i am now but as it goes on that tax year does that mean i wont get what i should do until next tax year april 09?

[mrs_overall]

Why don't you give them a ring and ask? I've always found them to be very helpful.

[Mumof2]

You say you are earning less this year than last,if that's because of a change of job,less hours or loss of overtime for example then it's a change of circumstances
They will need this income so an amendment can be done,so ring them and they will adjust the award if needed

[MK66]

I've always found the staff helpful even if the whole system is a little confusing. I rang them in April to inform them that I had had a pay rise. They then INCREASED my child tax credits (not my working tax credits) from �11 a week to �40 a week. I was baffled. A few months later I rang them to say my son was now 18 and they, quite rightly, stopped my money and then told me I owe them �170.