Tax Credits
2010/11 |
2009/10 |
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| Working Tax Credit | ||
| Basic element - max. | 1,920 | 1,890 |
| Childcare element 80% of eligible costs up to £175 per week (£300 if two or more children). |
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| Child Tax Credit (CTC) | ||
| Child element per child - max. | 2,300 | 2,235 |
| Family element | 545 | 545 |
| Baby addition | 545 | 545 |
Reductions in maximum rates
39% of income above £6,420* p.a.
*If only CTC is claimed, the threshold is £16,190 (£16,040) p.a. The family element of CTC is not reduced unless income is more than £50,000 p.a. when it is reduced by £1 for every £15 of additional income.
