Child Benefit Online ..unravelling child benefit

1. 

   AngeG
   March 7th, 2010 - 12:06

   One of you could return to work part-time & claim child care vouchers. Have a look at the following website, it should be able to give you some idea on what you could save etc:-

   http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/childcare/interaction-tc-cv.htm
2. 

   X.SHAZZY.X
   March 7th, 2010 - 12:12

   Itz gd cuz u get fed n everyfink, dun haff to wry bout nuffink wen u a kidz.
3. 

   Wendy H
   March 7th, 2010 - 13:02

   She can ask her employer to allow her to work part time but they do not have to do it, but she has a right to ask.

   She will still get child benefit even if she goes back full time and if you are left on low wages you may be eligable for additional benefits. Working tax credits.

   Making your application
   You need to make your application in writing at least two weeks before your child’s sixth birthday (18th birthday if your child’s disabled).

   Your application must:

   be in writing (whether on paper, email or fax)
   be dated
   state that the application is made under the statutory right to request a flexible working pattern
   give details of the flexible working pattern you are applying for, including the date from which you want it to start
   explain what effect you believe the new working pattern would have on your employer, and how any such effect might be dealt with
   either confirm you have responsibility for the upbringing of the child and that you are either the mother, father, adopter, guardian or foster parent or are married to or the partner of them
   or confirm that you care for, expect to be caring for, a spouse, partner, civil partner or relative or someone who lives at the same address as you
   state whether you have made a previous application and, if so, when
   You can apply by either:

   filling in a form given to you by your employer
   filling in a standard form
   sending the required information in a letter or e-mail
   It is a good idea to mention the benefits to the business of flexible working in your application.

   You’re only allowed one application a year and any changes agreed will be permanent, unless you agree otherwise.
4. 

   DAVID M
   March 7th, 2010 - 13:06

   Cant really improve on the answers here but it might be worth checking out what you will get financially, with a range of options for work, before making any decisions.

   This includes Child and Working Tax Credit, which in many cases help towards child care costs

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