For individuals & families: As a parent
Tax credits (formerly rebates) for working parents
You may apply for a tax credit if you earn a taxable income and:
- have donated money to a charitable organisation, and/or
- have paid school fees, and/or
- have paid for childcare.
Fill in a Tax credit claim form (IR526) at the end of the tax year. We will send you a form automatically if you claimed a tax credit in the previous year.
After you send the form to us, we calculate how much you are entitled to receive as a tax credit for the year.
Other pages in: As a parent
- Common questions and answers about child support for paying parents
- Paid parental leave
- Common questions and answers on Working for Families Tax Credits
- What are Working for Families Tax Credits?
- Nominate someone to act on your behalf
- Common questions and answers about child support for custodians
- Young children
- Parental tax credit
Date published: 16 Jul 2008
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