Child Tax Credit is means-tested and the person claiming must be at least 16. To qualify for Child Tax Credit, you or your partner must be responsible for a child or young person who normally lives with you. A child is someone aged under 16. A young person is someone aged between 16 and 19, who is in full-time education.
The amount of Child Tax Credit you can get is made up of several elements. These include the family element and the child element for each child in the family. There are extra amounts for children with disabilities.
How can I claim?
You can ring the Tax Credits Helpline on 0845 300 3900 or textphone 0845 300 3909. You can also get application packs for Child Tax Credit from your local HMRC Enquiry Centre, your local Jobcentre Plus (Jobs and Benefits office in Northern Ireland) or social security office. For more information, see www.hmrc.gov.uk