In this section:
- What are tax credits?
- Check if you qualify for tax credits - quick questionnaire
Check if you qualify for tax credits - quick questionnaire
Use this quick online questionnaire to find out if you’re likely to qualify for tax credits. You will actually need to make a claim to get a definite answer but this questionnaire can help you decide whether to read on about tax credits or make a claim.
Before you start
Whether you qualify for tax credits depends on your personal circumstances (such as your age, if you work or have children) and your total income. The higher your income, the less tax credits you may be able to get.
Once you’ve answered all the questions, you will be able to go to a more detailed questionnaire to get an idea of how much tax credits you might be paid.
Before you go to the first question, it may be helpful for you to get details, or have a rough idea, of your total income (including your partner's if you have one) for both:
- the tax year from 6 April 2008 to 5 April 2009
- the tax year from 6 April 2009 to 5 April 2010
The questionnaire should take no more than five minutes to complete.
Don't use this questionnaire if...
Don't use this questionnaire if:
- you have a severe disability - this means you get the Highest Rate Care Component of Disability Living Allowance or the Higher Rate of Attendance Allowance
- you have a partner with a disability
If either of these situations apply to you contact the Tax Credit Helpline or use the more detailed questionnaire below. This takes about 10-15 minutes to complete and will give you a more accurate idea of whether you’re likely to qualify and how much you might get.
Tax credits questionnaire - find out how much you can get
You have a disability - can you get extra tax credits?
Contact the Tax Credit Office
If you need more help you can call the Tax Credit Helpline which is open from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. The numbers you can ring are:
- Tel 0845 300 3900
- Textphone 0845 300 3909 – if you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment
If you're calling from overseas you can also contact the Tax Credit Office on Tel + 44 289 053 8192.
