Child tax credits...HELP

**suemarie** · 27-07-2010, 05:26pm

Do I actually need to renew my CTC as ATM I am getting £89 per month I called them about 6 weeks after A was born to tell them of our new addition & that was it.

DH is adamant that I am supposed to renew, but I thought that was only if there were changes to report.

**Cymber** · 27-07-2010, 05:32pm

You have to renew every year. After the end of April when you get your P60 you advise of your final salary and it's adjusted if necessary.

**suemarie** · 27-07-2010, 05:38pm

Well I am a SAHM & thats not changed since 2008, should I just phone them up again?

**Cymber** · 27-07-2010, 05:41pm

Yep I would. Nothing much changes with ours, but we have to confirm earnings for that year still.

**Hazy** · 27-07-2010, 05:48pm

Originally Posted by Cymber

Yep I would. Nothing much changes with ours, but we have to confirm earnings for that year still.

If I have confirmed my earnings for last year have I renewed? Sorry to hijack the thread but I find the stuff they send me very confusing I have to read everything about 10 times and still am not convinced I've understood it correctly. Normally I would be embarassed at my inability to comprehend written English but as I am certain it's a deliberate attempt to make sure people don't claim I refuse to be.

**suemarie** · 27-07-2010, 05:48pm

Right, have I left it too late though to tell them? if not I'll give them a call tomorrow.

**snugglebum** · 27-07-2010, 05:51pm

i think they are open til 8pm.
You should be getting about £100 extra per month for the first year after you have had a baby
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**Jelly** · 27-07-2010, 05:52pm

Ring them up and check. I think they're open until 8pm or 10pm. You need to renew every year or they will stop your payments.
It's based on household income, so you need to confirm your husband's salary details for the 2009-10 tax year as well.

0845 300 3900

**suemarie** · 27-07-2010, 05:55pm

Sorry meant to say thanks everyone.

I find it confusing too Hazy

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**Cymber** · 27-07-2010, 05:58pm

Originally Posted by Jelly

Ring them up and check. I think they're open until 8pm or 10pm. You need to renew every year or they will stop your payments.
It's based on household income, so you need to confirm your husband's salary details for the 2009-10 tax year as well.

0845 300 3900

Yep that. You have to renew by 31 July (which is Saturday) according to the ads on TV.