Get ready to apply

Use the checklist below to find out what details you need to apply for Working for Families Tax Credits.

What you need to know

• when and how you want to get paid
• your bank account number or your building society details
• your IRD number
• the amount of income before tax you expect to receive for the whole tax year (from 1 April to 31 March the following year)
  
  

  Note

  The amount of income before tax may show as "gross income" on your payslip.

• your spouse's or partner's full name, their IRD number and the amount of income before tax they expect to receive for the whole tax year (from 1 April to 31 March the following year), if applicable
• your and your spouse's or partner's working hours - we need this to calculate whether you qualify for in-work tax credit and/or minimum family tax credit
• the following details for each child in your care:
  • full name
  • date of birth
  • date the child started living with you (if different from date of birth)
  • the child's IRD number.

What you need to do

The table below lists situations that may apply to you and explains what you need to do.

What you also need

You need a printer if you want to:

• apply online, because you will need to print out the form after you have submitted it
• use the Working for Families Tax Credits registration (FS1) form available under "Forms and guides".

Find out more

• Choose when and how you get paid
• Apply now
• About the information you give us
• Find out about: IRD numbers

Next steps

• Work out your entitlement
• Receiving and managing your payments

Date published: 09 Mar 2007

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