FAQs - Tax Credit

1. I have two young children and would like to give up work. I currently have the children’s tax credit in with my tax allowances, would my partner be able to claim this if I gave up work and how would he go about doing this?

2. I’ve just found out about Children’s Tax Credit. My child was born last year and I’m the only partner working. Can I claim back from when she was born?

1. There is no problem in transferring the Children’s Tax Credit to your husband so that he has it in his tax code. Simply write to your tax office, making sure that you include both of your National Insurance Numbers, explaining that you now wish him to have the full CTC.

2. Yes, when your tax code is changed to accommodate the Children’s Tax Credit, you should get your tax refund in your next pay period, assuming you are on PAYE.