Child Tax Credit
You're already claiming Child Tax Credit
How much Child Tax Credit you get depends on your circumstances.
You must tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if your circumstances change.
If your claim started before 6 April 2017
You get:
- the basic amount of Child Tax Credit (known as the ‘family element’)
- the ‘child element’ for children born before 6 April 2017
If you have another child on or after 6 April 2017, you’ll usually only get the child element for them if they’re the second child you’re claiming for.
You might get the child element for more children if exceptions apply.
If your claim started on or after 6 April 2017
You get the child element for up to 2 children. You might get the child element for more children if exceptions apply.
You only get the family element if at least one of your children was born before 6 April 2017.
If all your children were born before 6 April 2017
You get the child element for all your children. You also get the basic amount (known as the family element).
Child Tax Credit rates for the 2024 to 2025 tax year
| Element | Yearly amount |
|---|---|
| The basic amount (this is known as ‘the family element’) | Up to £545 |
| For each child (this is known as ‘the child element’) | Up to £3,455 |
| For each disabled child | Up to £4,170 (on top of the child element) |
| For each severely disabled child | Up to £1,680 (on top of the child element and the disabled child element) |
To find out how changes to your income or circumstances might affect your tax credits, contact HMRC.