Sure start maternity grant!

[emz87]

Just a quick question when looking to see if I will be able to get a sure start grant it says child tax credit at a rate higher than the family element what does this mean I get child tax credits now for my ds but not sure if its higher than the family element!!
thanks x x

 

[xxema&bumpmjx]

Just a quick question when looking to see if I will be able to get a sure start grant it says child tax credit at a rate higher than the family element what does this mean I get child tax credits now for my ds but not sure if its higher than the family element!!
thanks x x

do you work or claim any benifts xxx

 

[emz87]

yeah i work and so does oh we claim child tax and working tax credits

 

[xxema&bumpmjx]

you mite not be entilted to it then hun unless you recice the higher rate it will tell you on your award letter tax credits send out, but even so id still send of for it an dnt 4 get if they refuse you now you have up until lo is 3months old to try an claim it again (the worse they can say is no so its worth a try xxxx) hope this helps xxxxx

 

[suzib76]

the family element is £545 PER YEAR HUN X

 

[aly888]

If you get awarded working tax credits then you are getting more than just the basic family rate,so yes,you should be eligible!!
But like already said,apply anyway.worst case scenario is a refusal letter!!
Hope you get it though hun xx

 

[emz87]

thanks to everyone who replyd I got ages yet before I can apply but I was just having a think about it x

 

[bexxie]

I am getting confused as it states family basic rate well I am 50p short by getting £547.50 but gte £2,000 over a year so its £547.50 plus £1,542.50 if you get me,this means yes i get the higher rate but are they going on base rate or overall?
xx

 

[suzib76]

I am getting confused as it states family basic rate well I am 50p short by getting £547.50 but gte £2,000 over a year so its £547.50 plus £1,542.50 if you get me,this means yes i get the higher rate but are they going on base rate or overall?
xx

i dont understand that hun? why is it seperated?

 

[bexxie]

well you have a bit saying basic rate with amount of £500 something,then has more awards underneath thats what I meant my basic is £547.50 then £1200 whatever off hand
x

 

[Kitten-B]

Even if you don't qualify for child tax credit under the standard calculation there is a minimum payout if your household income is under £50k of £545. This is the family element. Child tax credits are made up of 3 elements - family, baby and per child. You start with the max amount (ie:£3,390 in 2010/11 if you have 1 child under 1) and reduce it depending on what you earn.

If you get more than £545 of child tax credit (separate from what you get for working tax credit) then you are on the higher rate.

The terminology 'basic element' usually applies to working tax credit (although totoally depends I guess on how your employer presents your payslip).