Tax credits & benefits advice guides

Our guides to child benefit and tax credits explain who can claim and how much you could be entitled to.

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Child benefit rates and calculator 2024-25

Discover the UK child benefit rates for 2024-25 and use our child benefit calculator to find out how much you'll be paid

30 October 2024

Universal Credit

Our guides to Universal Credit explain how the new government benefits scheme works, who is eligible to claim and what to do if you get sanctioned

Benefits for carers

If you are a carer you may be able to claim benefits such as Carer’s Allowance or Carer’s Credit. We explain how to get assessed and what’s available.

Child tax credit explained

Calculate how much child tax credit you are entitled to in the 2024-25 tax year

18 October 2024

Tax-free childcare

Discover how you can save money on childcare, from tax-free childcare to working tax credit, childcare vouchers and free childcare

3 September 2024

Benefits in later life

The government provides a range of benefits and allowances for older people. Here we explain what’s on offer, who is eligible and how to apply.

Working tax credit explained

Discover whether you're eligible to claim working tax credit, and how much you could receive in 2024-25

6 April 2024

Maternity and paternity leave explained

Find out about your eligibility and pay for statutory maternity and paternity leave, maternity allowance and shared parental leave.

6 April 2024