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In the world today, raising a child is sometimes difficult, particularly when funds are fixed. Children are always in need of one thing or another, whether it is the newest video game or clothing. Managing to find enough money can sometimes be next to impossible. However, there are government benefits that are available to stressed and low income households which will help to relieve the anxiety in circumstances like these.
One of these benefits is the Child Tax Credit, which was known to give aid to families and caregivers of university students and school age kids to ensure that children get what they need. This has been proved to be very helpful to low income households who have children below the age of 16 or a young person still going to school. This particular Tax Credit is based upon the number of children in your family and it also considers your total household earnings. As well as receiving an overall tax credit for the family, you can also claim a specified amount of child benefit for every child who lives in your house. You don’t have to be related to the child or children, although you must be the primary caregiver and the children have to be living in your home.

Claiming the Child Tax Credit is extremely easy. When you apply initially, you will need to get a claim pack. You will also have to provide proof of who you are, which can simply be done by providing your national insurance number. Once you get approved, you can renew your Child Tax Credit by phone or mail. This is done every year and you will receive information when it is time for you to renew. It’s imperative to report changes in situation including any changes in household size and income. If you fail to report you might be required to pay back the tax credits you’ve received. If you don’t get approved these benefits, or don’t agree with your tax credit calculation, you can appeal against a tax credit decision. Keep in mind, however, that this has to be done within thirty days of the notification of denial.

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