Confessions of a Single Mum

The ups, the downs and sideways views of life as a single parent

Child and Tax Credits

The HM Revenue & Customs quote that 9 out of 10 families with children are entitled to tax credits. The basic requirement is looking after at least one child; you may qualify for Child Tax

Child Maintenance

What is child maintenance?

Child maintenance is regular, reliable financial support which helps towards a child’s everyday living costs. The parent who does not have main day-to-day care of the child provides child maintenance

In Work Credit

In work credit is a fixed tax free payment of £40 per week (£60 per week in London).

You need to be:

  • Bringing up children on your own
  • Starting work of

Job Grant

Job grant is a one off tax free payment when you start work and stop getting benefits. You can claim Job Grant if you take up work and will be working  at least 16 hours

Child Benefit

You normally qualify for Child Benefit if you live in the UK and have children aged 16 and under or 20 and under and they are in certain types of education or training

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