K kopkidda Registered User Messages 158 18 Jan 2011 #1 If my wife gives up work to look after our children, can I claim her tax credit or how does it work? Probably been answered a hundred times on this forum but If someone can point me in the right direction.Thanks
If my wife gives up work to look after our children, can I claim her tax credit or how does it work? Probably been answered a hundred times on this forum but If someone can point me in the right direction.Thanks
N Nige Registered User Messages 1,030 18 Jan 2011 #2 Yes, you can claim her personal tax credit and part of her standard rate band. Ring your local tax office and they can do it immediately for you.
Yes, you can claim her personal tax credit and part of her standard rate band. Ring your local tax office and they can do it immediately for you.
B Black Sheep Registered User Messages 2,393 18 Jan 2011 #3 And don't forget to claim a Homemaker's tax credit also if the children are young