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Important

Before you apply, you need to have chosen when and how you want to get paid.

Do you need to apply?

You don't need to apply again if you've:

  • applied for Working for Families Tax Credits after 31 March 2000, or
  • received family tax credit payments from Work and Income.
Important

You still need to tell us about any changes in your family or income. You can do this by:

  • updating your details using My family details and income service
  • emailing us using our Secure mail service
  • calling us on 0800 227 773. You can call us on:
    • Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm, and
    • Saturday from 9am to 1pm.

How you can apply

You can:

  • apply online, or
  • use the application form.

Apply online

Apply for Working for Families Tax Credits for the period 1 April to 31 March by using our online Working for Families Tax Credits registration (FS1) form. You can find it under "Get it done online".

Important

If you apply online, you will have to complete additional forms or post additional information to us if you:

  • meet the residence requirements for Working for Families Tax Credits but:
    • you weren't born in New Zealand, or
    • you don't have New Zealand citizenship
  • and/or your spouse or partner are self-employed
  • have a child in your care who doesn't have an IRD number
  • have more than six children
  • share the care of a child
  • would like to claim Working for Families Tax Credits for the previous year and your details are different from the current year.

 Apply using the Working for Families Tax Credits registration (FS1) form

You can:

  • Apply using your secure online services account. You can register by clicking "register now". One you're registered you'll be able to access your personal details, view and manage your accounts and communicate with us using secure mail.
  • Order a Working for Families Tax Credits registration (FS1) form through our 0800 self-service line on 0800 257 773. Please have your IRD number handy.
  • Call us on 0800 227 773. Please have your IRD number handy. You can call us:
    • Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm, and
    • Saturday from 9am to 1pm.
  • Print out a Working for Families Tax Credits registration (FS1) form. You can find it under "Forms and guides". Complete it and post it to us.

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Date published: 19 Jul 2011

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