Child Tax Credit (CTC)

Anyone with a dependent child can claim Child Tax Credit. You can able for it whether you work or not and it is paid on top of child benefit. It is made up of the basic family element and additional amounts for each child.

An extra amount is added to your CTC calculation for each child who receives DLA. You will need to inform the HM Revenue and Customs about the DLA entitlement and rate your child is receiving. If your child is receiving the highest rate of the care element, a further amount is added which is known as the severe disability element.

The amount of tax credit you get is based on your family's taxable annual income.