Care and support

Working Tax Credit

Amounts per year unless otherwise stated.

Threshold = £6,420

Elements

Basic = £1,800
30 hours = £735
couples and lone parents = £1,770
disability = £2,405
severe disability = £1,020
50-plus return to work (16-29 hours) = £1,235
50-plus return to work (30 hours+) = £1,840

Childcare

• 80% of weekly cost for 1 child up to £175

• 80% of weekly cost for 2 or more children up to £300