Childcare element of tax credits, how is yours paid?

[babycrazy1706]

My son goes to breakfast club before school so I can get to work on time and I put a claim in to tax credits to get some back. I got a lump some of about £80 when he first started in May and I'm wondering if I will get another lump sum or if my weekly payments will go up to match the rest. I haven't noticed a rise in my weekly payment so I'm guessing it will be another lump sum? Does anyone know how it works ? Thanks

 

[ClairAye]

My weekly payments increased.

 

[Zakhar]

It sounds like you'll likely receive another lump sum if you haven't noticed an increase in your weekly payments yet. Typically, tax credits adjust payments in lump sums rather than altering weekly amounts immediately.

 

[jerfer]

Typically, if you're eligible for ongoing assistance, your weekly payments should increase to reflect that. If you haven't noticed a rise, you might want to double-check with tax credits to confirm if more lump sums are coming or if your weekly amount will adjust.