Tax Credits

2008/09
£
2007/08
£
Working Tax Credit
Basic element - max.
1,800 1,730
Childcare element 
80% of eligible costs up to £175 per week (£300 if two or more children).
Child Tax Credit (CTC)
Child element
per child - max. 2,085 1,845
Family element 545 545
Baby addition 545 545

Reductions in maximum rates
39% (37%) of income above £6,420* (£5,220*) p.a.

*If only CTC is claimed, the threshold is £15,575 (£14,495) 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.
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Bayliss Ware Ltd. Chartered Accountants.
Registered office: 9 Stratfield Park, Elettra Avenue, Waterlooville, Hants, PO7 7XN
Registered in England. Company No.: 3180843
VAT Number: 675 9982 55
Email: info(at)baylissware.com | Telephone: 023 9279 9744 | Fax: 023 9279 9755